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Swayman Family History

Swayman 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: Slayman, Wayman, Hayman, Warman, Rayman, Salman, Gayman, Brayman

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Where is the Swayman family from?

You can see how Swayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swayman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Swayman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swayman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swayman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swayman 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 28 census records available for the last name Swayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swayman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swayman. For the veterans among your Swayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Swayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Swayman in 1970 was 70, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swayman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swayman 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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