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Swayngim Family History

Swayngim 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: Swanger, Swango, Swayne, Swaim, Wang, Stanger, Sang, Hwang, Swan

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Where is the Swayngim family from?

You can see how Swayngim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swayngim family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swayngim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Swayngim families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Swayngim's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Swayngim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swayngim 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 Swayngim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swayngim. 100% of Swayngim 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%

What Swayngim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Swayngim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayngim 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Swayngim. 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 202 military records available for the last name Swayngim. For the veterans among your Swayngim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayngim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swayngim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Swayngim in 1963 was 85, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swayngim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swayngim 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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