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Swinbourne Family History

Swinbourne Surname Meaning

see Swinburn.

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


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Where is the Swinbourne family from?

You can see how Swinbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swinbourne family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Swinbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Swinbourne families living in Worcestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Swinbourne's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Swinbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swinbourne 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 Swinbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swinbourne. 100% of Swinbourne men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Swinbourne 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Shop Store Assistant
    5%

What Swinbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swinbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swinbourne 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Swinbourne. 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 198 military records available for the last name Swinbourne. For the veterans among your Swinbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swinbourne lifespan?

Average Swinbourne life expectancy in 1979 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swinbourne 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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