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Swyn Family History

Swyn 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, Gwyn, Son, Kwon, Shan, Sun, Say, Wen, Shen, Span

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Where is the Swyn family from?

You can see how Swyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Swyn families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Swyn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swyn 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 48 census records available for the last name Swyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swyn 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Swyn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swyn. For the veterans among your Swyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swyn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swyn 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 Swyn

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