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Swin Family History

Swin Surname Meaning

see Swinn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swin family from?

You can see how Swin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Swin families living in Herefordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swin's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Swin families in 1891.
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What did your Swin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swin. 100% of Swin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swin 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Swin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swin. For the veterans among your Swin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swin in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swin 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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