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Swarns Family History

Swarns 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: Warns, Swarts, Starns, Swan, Swain, Sears, Warnes, Swords, Swales

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Where is the Swarns family from?

You can see how Swarns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarns family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Swarns families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swarns's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swarns families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarns 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 54 census records available for the last name Swarns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarns 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 Swarns. 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 14 military records available for the last name Swarns. For the veterans among your Swarns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarns lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Swarns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swarns in 1974 was 42, and 103 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swarns 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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