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Swaink Family History

Swaink 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, Swink, Swank, Swaine, Spain, Swan, Saint, Swick, Wank, Saine

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Where is the Swaink family from?

You can see how Swaink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swaink family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaink's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swaink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaink 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 12 census records available for the last name Swaink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaink 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swaink. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swaink. For the veterans among your Swaink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaink lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Swaink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Swaink in 1974 was 63, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaink 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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