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Swydan Family History

Swydan 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, Wyman, Twyman, Synan, Slyman, Soldan, Sweda, Suydam, Yan, Shan

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Where is the Swydan family from?

You can see how Swydan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swydan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swydan families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Swydan's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Swydan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swydan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Swydan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swydan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Swydan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Swydan. For the veterans among your Swydan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swydan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Swydan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swydan in 1980 was 73, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swydan 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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