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Mcswaine Family History

Mcswaine 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: Mcswain, Mcshane, Swaine, Mclaine, Mcclaine, Mcilwaine, Mcwain

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Where is the Mcswaine family from?

You can see how Mcswaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcswaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcswaine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mcswaine families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcswaine's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcswaine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Mcswaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcswaine 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mcswaine. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mcswaine. For the veterans among your Mcswaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcswaine lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mcswaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcswaine in 1971 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcswaine 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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