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Swaback Family History

Swaback Surname 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: Swanick, Staack, Stanback, Waack, Taback, Slayback, Slabach, Back

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Where is the Swaback family from?

You can see how Swaback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Swaback families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Swaback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swaback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Swaback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaback 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Swaback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Swaback. For the veterans among your Swaback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Swaback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swaback in 1963 was 81, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaback ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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