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Swaffin Family History

Swaffin 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: Swain, Chaffin, Gaffin, Raffin, Daffin, Staffen, Laffin, Swaffar

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Where is the Swaffin family from?

You can see how Swaffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaffin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Swaffin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Swaffin families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Swaffin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Swaffin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaffin 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 148 census records available for the last name Swaffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaffin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Swaffin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swaffin. For the veterans among your Swaffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaffin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Swaffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swaffin in 1978 was 76, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaffin 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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