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Swance Family History

Swance 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: Swanke, Swan, Lance, Swanger, France, Hance, Chance, Spence, Sconce

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Where is the Swance family from?

You can see how Swance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swance family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Swance families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swance's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Swance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swance 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 Swance ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Swance. 100% of Swance men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swance women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Swance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swance 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Swance. 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 34 military records available for the last name Swance. For the veterans among your Swance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swance lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Swance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swance in 1981 was 65, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swance 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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