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Swaison Family History

Swaison 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: Swanson, Samson, Faison, Swain, Maison, Swainston, Sison, Wason

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Where is the Swaison family from?

You can see how Swaison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaison families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Swaison family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaison's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swaison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaison 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 44 census records available for the last name Swaison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaison 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Swaison. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swaison. For the veterans among your Swaison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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