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Swanback Family History

Swanback 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: Stanback, Swanick, Stainback, Slayback, Hanback, Warmack, Waymack

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Where is the Swanback family from?

You can see how Swanback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Swanback families living in Michigan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Swanback's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swanback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swanback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swanback. 50% of Swanback men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Swanback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Swanback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanback 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Swanback. 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 83 military records available for the last name Swanback. For the veterans among your Swanback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Swanback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swanback in 1966 was 68, and 75 in 1998.

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