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Swainhart Family History

Swainhart 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: Swinehart, Swihart, Steinhart, Lainhart, Wishart, Sweigart

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Where is the Swainhart family from?

You can see how Swainhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swainhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swainhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swainhart family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swainhart's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swainhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swainhart 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 90 census records available for the last name Swainhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swainhart 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 Swainhart. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swainhart. For the veterans among your Swainhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swainhart lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Swainhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swainhart in 1976 was 84, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swainhart 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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