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Swena Family History

Swena 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: Sena, Siena, Sweda, Wen, Shen, Wenk, Swan, Seda, Senna, Sweet

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Where is the Swena family from?

You can see how Swena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swena family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Swena family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Swena's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Swena families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swena 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 408 census records available for the last name Swena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swena 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 Swena. 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 Swena. For the veterans among your Swena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swena lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Swena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Swena in 1966 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swena 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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