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Swainamer Family History

Swainamer 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: Swanger, Wainer, Stalnaker, Swinger, Swingler, Swackhamer, Swindler

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Where is the Swainamer family from?

You can see how Swainamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swainamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swainamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swainamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swainamer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swainamer 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 13 census records available for the last name Swainamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swainamer 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 Swainamer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swainamer. For the veterans among your Swainamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swainamer lifespan?

Average Swainamer life expectancy in 1986 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swainamer 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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