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Swager Family History

Swager Name Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch zwager ‘son-’ or ‘father-in-law’ used to distinguish between two bearers of the same personal name related by marriage. Americanized form of German Schwager . Compare Swoger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sager, Sweger, Swagger, Seager, Swanger, Wager, Seger, Mager, Swader

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Where is the Swager family from?

You can see how Swager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Swager families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Swager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swager families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swager. 32% of Swager men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Swager women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swager were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Swager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swager census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 204 immigration records available for the last name Swager. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Swager. For the veterans among your Swager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swager lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Swager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swager in 1950 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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