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Swanic Family History

Swanic 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: Swanick, Swan, Stanich, Swain, Sani, Stanis, Stanick, Scanio, Swango

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Where is the Swanic family from?

You can see how Swanic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swanic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Swanic family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanic's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Swanic families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Swanic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanic 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Swanic. 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 Swanic. For the veterans among your Swanic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanic lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Swanic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swanic in 1982 was 54, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanic 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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