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Swainn Family History

Swainn 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, Swaine, Swann, Spain, Swan, Wann, Saint, Saine, Swing, Shinn

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Where is the Swainn family from?

You can see how Swainn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swainn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swainn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Swainn family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Swainn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swainn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swainn 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 190 census records available for the last name Swainn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swainn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Swainn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Swainn. For the veterans among your Swainn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swainn lifespan?

Average Swainn life expectancy in 1973 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swainn 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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