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Swoan Family History

Swoan 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: Swan, Sloan, Son, Kwon, Shan, Span, Sloman, Susan, Wan, Sagan

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Where is the Swoan family from?

You can see how Swoan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swoan family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Swoan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Swoan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Swoan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swoan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Swoan. 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 Swoan. For the veterans among your Swoan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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