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Swinamer Family History

Swinamer 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: Swinger, Swingler, Swindler, Swimmer, Winter, Slinger, Winder

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Where is the Swinamer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swinamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swinamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Swinamer. 39% of Swinamer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swinamer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Fisherman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Swinamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Swinamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swinamer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Swinamer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Swinamer. For the veterans among your Swinamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swinamer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Swinamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swinamer in 1964 was 67, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swinamer 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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