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Shwiner Family History

Shwiner 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: Shiner, Shriner, Scheiner, Shine, Steiner, Hiner, Shier, Swinger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwiner 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 3 census records available for the last name Shwiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwiner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shwiner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 23 military records available for the last name Shwiner. For the veterans among your Shwiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwiner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Shwiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shwiner in 1977 was 45, and 81 in 2003.

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