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Shwan Family History

Shwan 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: Shan, Swan, Schwan, Shean, Han, Shen, Shah, Hwang, Shaw, Span

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Where is the Shwan family from?

You can see how Shwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Shwan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Shwan family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Shwan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Shwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwan 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 155 census records available for the last name Shwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shwan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shwan. For the veterans among your Shwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwan lifespan?

Average Shwan life expectancy in 1995 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwan 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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