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Swenar Family History

Swenar 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: Swenor, Wear, Sena, Swetnam, Sweger, Spear, Spehar, Cwynar, Segar

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Where is the Swenar family from?

You can see how Swenar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swenar families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Swenar families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swenar's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Swenar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenar 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 76 census records available for the last name Swenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swenar. 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 Swenar. For the veterans among your Swenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenar lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Swenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Swenar in 1982 was 65, and 61 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenar 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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