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Swynenburg Family History

Swynenburg 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: Sonnenburg, Hanenburg, Sonnenberg, Stoneburg, Massenburg, Oldenburg

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Where is the Swynenburg family from?

You can see how Swynenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swynenburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swynenburg family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Swynenburg's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Swynenburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swynenburg 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 22 census records available for the last name Swynenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swynenburg 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Swynenburg. 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 26 military records available for the last name Swynenburg. For the veterans among your Swynenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swynenburg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Swynenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Swynenburg in 1972 was 91, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swynenburg 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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