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Swien Family History

Swien 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: Wien, Stien, Swier, Sien, Sween, Wen, Shen, Swan, Bien, Spier

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Where is the Swien family from?

You can see how Swien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Swien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swien family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Swien's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Swien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swien 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 109 census records available for the last name Swien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swien 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Swien. 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 7 military records available for the last name Swien. For the veterans among your Swien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Swien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Swien in 1973 was 62, and 1 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swien 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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