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Swenerton Family History

Swenerton 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: Stenerson, Sweeton, Leverton, Winterton, Summerton, Shenton, Swinton

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Where is the Swenerton family from?

You can see how Swenerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenerton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swenerton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Swenerton families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swenerton's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Swenerton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Swenerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenerton 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Swenerton. 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 38 military records available for the last name Swenerton. For the veterans among your Swenerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenerton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Swenerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swenerton in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenerton 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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