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Swasson Family History

Swasson 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: Swanson, Wasson, Sasson, Samson, Hasson, Soisson, Sasso, Glasson

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Where is the Swasson family from?

You can see how Swasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swasson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swasson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Swasson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swasson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Swasson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Swasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swasson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Swasson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Swasson. For the veterans among your Swasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swasson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Swasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Swasson in 1970 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swasson 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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