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Swienton Family History

Swienton 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: Swinton, Winton, Sinton, Shenton, Stinton, Swanton, Swenson, Swinson

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Where is the Swienton family from?

You can see how Swienton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swienton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Swienton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Swienton families living in Cheshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Swienton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Swienton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swienton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swienton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swienton. 100% of Swienton men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Swienton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Swienton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swienton 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Swienton. 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 148 military records available for the last name Swienton. For the veterans among your Swienton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swienton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Swienton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swienton in 1961 was 64, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swienton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swienton 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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