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Swaid Family History

Swaid 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: Swain, Sward, Waid, Said, Spaid, Swaim, Oswald, Spain, Ward, Swan

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Where is the Swaid family from?

You can see how Swaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Swaid families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaid's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Swaid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaid 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 77 census records available for the last name Swaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaid 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Swaid. 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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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Swaid. For the veterans among your Swaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaid lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Swaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Swaid in 1979 was 90, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaid 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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