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Swaynghame Family History

Swaynghame 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: Langham, Swackhamer, Mangham, Stringham, Sangha, Baynham, Wyndham

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Swaynghame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaynghame 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 Swaynghame. 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 26 military records available for the last name Swaynghame. For the veterans among your Swaynghame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaynghame lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Swaynghame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swaynghame in 1964 was 85, and 63 in 2000.

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