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Swanigan Family History

Swanigan Surname Meaning

Irish: perhaps an Anglicized form of a Gaelic Ó Suibhneacháin which is not recorded in Ireland but is possibly a pet form of Ó Suibhne (see Sweeney).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swanigan family from?

You can see how Swanigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanigan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Swanigan families living in Indiana. This was about 34% of all the recorded Swanigan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Swanigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanigan 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 Swanigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swanigan. 38% of Swanigan men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Swanigan women worked as a Home House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swanigan were Brick Maker and Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Common Labor
    7%
  • Brick Maker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home House Work
    39%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Swanigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swanigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanigan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Swanigan. 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 349 military records available for the last name Swanigan. For the veterans among your Swanigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanigan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Swanigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Swanigan in 1950 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swanigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanigan 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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