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Swaw Family History

Swaw 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, Shaw, Swab, Spaw, Shan, Say, Shah, Maw, Sa, Sas

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Where is the Swaw family from?

You can see how Swaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaw family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Swaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Swaw family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaw's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Swaw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaw 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 240 census records available for the last name Swaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaw 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Swaw. 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 130 military records available for the last name Swaw. For the veterans among your Swaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Swaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swaw in 1968 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaw 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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