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Swiggum Family History

Swiggum Name Meaning

Altered form of Norwegian Sviggum a habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn named Sviggum from Old Norse Svithgum denoting a place where the grass easily dries.

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


Similar surnames: Eggum, Twigg, Sahagun, Wigton, Swing, Swingle, Winjum, Wigg, Swiger

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Where is the Swiggum family from?

You can see how Swiggum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiggum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swiggum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Swiggum families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swiggum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swiggum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiggum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swiggum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swiggum. 37% of Swiggum men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Swiggum women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swiggum were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swiggum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiggum 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Swiggum. 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 253 military records available for the last name Swiggum. For the veterans among your Swiggum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiggum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Swiggum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swiggum in 1958 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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