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Swartzbaugh Family History

Swartzbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwarzbach a habitational name from any of several places so named or a topographic name from Middle High German swarz ‘black’ + bach ‘creek’.

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


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Where is the Swartzbaugh family from?

You can see how Swartzbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swartzbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swartzbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Swartzbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Swartzbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swartzbaugh families in 1880.
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What did your Swartzbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swartzbaugh. 22% of Swartzbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swartzbaugh women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swartzbaugh were Truck Driver and File Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Bench Work
    25%
  • File Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swartzbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swartzbaugh 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Swartzbaugh. 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 387 military records available for the last name Swartzbaugh. For the veterans among your Swartzbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swartzbaugh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Swartzbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Swartzbaugh in 1953 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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