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Swainstone Family History

Swainstone Surname Meaning

see Swainston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swainstone family from?

You can see how Swainstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swainstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Swainstone families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swainstone's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Swainstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swainstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swainstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swainstone. 100% of Swainstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Swainstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swainstone 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swainstone. 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 32 military records available for the last name Swainstone. For the veterans among your Swainstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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