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Swa Family History

Swa 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: Sa, Swan, Sawa, Sha, Swab, Sia, Sea, Sowa, Wu, Son

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Where is the Swa family from?

You can see how Swa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Swa family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Swa's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Swa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swa 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Swa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swa 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Swa. 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 Swa. For the veterans among your Swa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swa lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Swa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swa in 1997 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swa 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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