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Swayngin Family History

Swayngin 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: Swanger, Swain, Swanigan, Swanton, Swanson, Langin, Swango, Sandin

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Where is the Swayngin family from?

You can see how Swayngin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swayngin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swayngin families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Swayngin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Swayngin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swayngin 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 29 census records available for the last name Swayngin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayngin 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 Swayngin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Swayngin. For the veterans among your Swayngin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayngin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Swayngin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swayngin in 1980 was 81, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swayngin 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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