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Swaun Family History

Swaun 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: Swan, Swain, Swahn, Swann, Shan, Sun, Saul, Spain, Span, Braun

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Where is the Swaun family from?

You can see how Swaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Swaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Swaun families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swaun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaun 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 205 census records available for the last name Swaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaun 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Swaun. 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 15 military records available for the last name Swaun. For the veterans among your Swaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaun lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Swaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swaun in 1981 was 37, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaun 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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