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Sw-an Family History

Sw-an 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: Swan, Shan, Span, Susan, Wan, Sagan, Swain, Swab, Shean, Selan

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Where is the Sw-an family from?

You can see how Sw-an families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sw-an family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sw-an families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sw-an's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sw-an families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sw-an 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 300,000 census records available for the last name Sw-an. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sw-an 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 39,000 immigration records available for the last name Sw-an. 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 34,000 military records available for the last name Sw-an. For the veterans among your Sw-an ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sw-an lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sw-an 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sw-an

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