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Salwin Family History

Salwin 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: Salkin, Alwin, Salin, Sawin, Baldwin, Sabin, Saladin, Albin, Salmon

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Where is the Salwin family from?

You can see how Salwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salwin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Salwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Salwin family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salwin's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Salwin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salwin 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 174 census records available for the last name Salwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salwin 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Salwin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Salwin. For the veterans among your Salwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salwin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Salwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Salwin in 1963 was 80, and 12 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salwin 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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