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Swelin Family History

Swelin 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: Selin, Stein, Melin, Wein, Helin, Belin, Serlin, Swain, Selan, Sellin

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Where is the Swelin family from?

You can see how Swelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swelin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Swelin families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Swelin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Swelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Swelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swelin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Swelin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Swelin. For the veterans among your Swelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swelin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Swelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Swelin in 1976 was 88, and 72 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swelin 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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