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Swayner Family History

Swayner 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: Wayner, Stayner, Swanner, Swaner, Swayne, Swarner, Sayer, Warner

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Where is the Swayner family from?

You can see how Swayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swayner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swayner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swayner families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Swayner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Swayner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swayner 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 Swayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swayner. 100% of Swayner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Swayner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Swayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swayner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swayner. For the veterans among your Swayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Swayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Swayner in 1979 was 93, and 58 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swayner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swayner 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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