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Swauger Family History

Swauger Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Schwager.

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


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Where is the Swauger family from?

You can see how Swauger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swauger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swauger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Swauger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swauger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swauger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swauger 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 Swauger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swauger. 47% of Swauger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swauger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swauger were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Swauger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swauger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swauger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Swauger. 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 391 military records available for the last name Swauger. For the veterans among your Swauger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swauger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swauger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swauger in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swauger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swauger 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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