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Swant Family History

Swant 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, Sant, Want, Swart, Swint, Swank, Swann, Stant, Wang, Shan

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Where is the Swant family from?

You can see how Swant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Swant families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Swant's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Swant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swant 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 Swant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swant. 22% of Swant men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Swant women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swant were Machinist and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Telephone Operator
    12%

What Swant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swant 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Swant. 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 194 military records available for the last name Swant. For the veterans among your Swant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Swant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swant in 1962 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swant 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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