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Swinden Family History

Swinden Surname Meaning

Mostly from Swinden in Langsett (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Suindene in about 1190–1208 and sometimes from Swinden in Gisburn (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Suinden(e) in 1086, 1190, and 1226.

The place-names derive from Old English swīn ‘swine pig’ + denu ‘valley’.

See Swindon.

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


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Where is the Swinden family from?

You can see how Swinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swinden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swinden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Swinden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Swinden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Swinden families in 1891.
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What did your Swinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swinden. 17% of Swinden men worked as an Electrician and 81% of Swinden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swinden were Bricklayer and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • Electrician
    17%
  • Aircraft Worker
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Swinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swinden 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Swinden. 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 500 military records available for the last name Swinden. For the veterans among your Swinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swinden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Swinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Swinden in 1959 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

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