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Swadener Family History

Swadener Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Swader, Widener, Swanner, Sidener, Swaner, Wagener, Swarner, Warner

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Where is the Swadener family from?

You can see how Swadener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swadener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swadener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swadener families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swadener's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swadener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swadener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swadener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swadener. 100% of Swadener men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Swadener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swadener 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Swadener. 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 256 military records available for the last name Swadener. For the veterans among your Swadener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swadener lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Swadener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swadener in 1962 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

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