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Swanz Family History

Swanz 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: Swan, Sanz, Swank, Swann, Swanzy, Wang, Shan, Sang, Kranz, Hwang

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Where is the Swanz family from?

You can see how Swanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Swanz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swanz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swanz. 45% of Swanz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Attendant
    23%
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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Swanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanz 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Swanz. 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 65 military records available for the last name Swanz. For the veterans among your Swanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Swanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swanz in 1954 was 33, and 95 in 2004.

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