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Swayna Family History

Swayna 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: Swayne, Swan, Wayne, Swain, Sanna, Sayne, Sawaya, Sarna, Spagna

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Where is the Swayna family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swayna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swayna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swayna. 100% of Swayna men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Swayna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayna 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swayna. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swayna. For the veterans among your Swayna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayna lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Swayna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swayna in 1987 was 75, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swayna 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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