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Swinay Family History

Swinay 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: Swiney, Sinay, Sinai, Spina, Swinney, Swing, Swink, Sliney, Swint

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Where is the Swinay family from?

You can see how Swinay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swinay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Swinay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Swinay families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Swinay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Swinay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Swinay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swinay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swinay. 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 Swinay. For the veterans among your Swinay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swinay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swinay

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