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Swana Family History

Swana 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: Swan, Swanda, Swank, Swann, Wang, Shan, Sala, Rana, Sada, Sang

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Where is the Swana family from?

You can see how Swana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Swana families living in Warwickshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Swana's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Swana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swana. 100% of Swana men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Swana women worked as a Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Swana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Swana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swana 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Swana. 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 9 military records available for the last name Swana. For the veterans among your Swana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swana lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Swana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swana in 1978 was 48, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swana 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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