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Sweenet Family History

Sweenet 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: Sweeney, Sweet, Sweere, Sween, Seeney, Sweeden, Sweeley, Sweeny

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Where is the Sweenet family from?

You can see how Sweenet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweenet family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Sweenet family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweenet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sweenet families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Sweenet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweenet 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sweenet. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sweenet. For the veterans among your Sweenet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweenet lifespan?

Average Sweenet life expectancy in 1997 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweenet 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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