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Swaton Family History

Swaton 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: Seaton, Swanton, Staton, Slaton, Stanton, Swan, Satin, Sato, Caton

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Where is the Swaton family from?

You can see how Swaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swaton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Swaton family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaton's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Swaton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Swaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaton 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Swaton. 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 98 military records available for the last name Swaton. For the veterans among your Swaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Swaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swaton in 1965 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaton 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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