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Swaeney Family History

Swaeney 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: Sweeney, Swaney, Sweney, Swinney, Swasey, Swadley, Stasney, Seeney

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Where is the Swaeney family from?

You can see how Swaeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaeney family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Swaeney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Swaeney family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaeney's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Swaeney families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Swaeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaeney 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 immigration records available for the last name Swaeney. 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 military records available for the last name Swaeney. For the veterans among your Swaeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaeney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaeney 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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