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Svaynair Family History

Svaynair 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: Stayner, Vadnais, Vayner, Macnair, Sayer, Stanger, Saar, Sakai, Safar

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Where is the Svaynair family from?

You can see how Svaynair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svaynair family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Svaynair families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Svaynair's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Svaynair families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Svaynair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svaynair 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Svaynair. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Svaynair. For the veterans among your Svaynair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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