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Swaynee Family History

Swaynee 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, Wayne, Sayne, Swaney, Wayner, Stayner, Swaine, Swanner

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Where is the Swaynee family from?

You can see how Swaynee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaynee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaynee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swaynee family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaynee's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Swaynee families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Swaynee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaynee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swaynee. 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 Swaynee. For the veterans among your Swaynee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaynee lifespan?

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