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Swatson Family History

Swatson 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, Watson, Samson, Seaton, Watton, Wason, Swanston, Swanton

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Where is the Swatson family from?

You can see how Swatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Swatson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Swatson family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Swatson's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Swatson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatson 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 823 census records available for the last name Swatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatson 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Swatson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swatson. For the veterans among your Swatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Swatson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Swatson in 1978 was 73, and 61 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatson 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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