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Swayne Family History

Swayne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Swain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swayne family from?

You can see how Swayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Swayne families living in Surrey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Swayne's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Swayne families in 1891.
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What did your Swayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swayne. 19% of Swayne men worked as a Solicitor and 63% of Swayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swayne were Builders Labourer and Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    19%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Retired
    4%

What Swayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Swayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Swayne. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Swayne. For the veterans among your Swayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayne lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Swayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Swayne in 1943 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swayne 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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