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Swidan Family History

Swidan 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: Swan, Widman, Sliman, Widen, Wiman, Seiden, Siman, Soldan, Swider

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Where is the Swidan family from?

You can see how Swidan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swidan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swidan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Swidan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swidan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Swidan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swidan 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 41 census records available for the last name Swidan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swidan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Swidan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swidan. For the veterans among your Swidan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swidan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Swidan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swidan in 1969 was 71, and 49 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swidan 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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