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Swince Family History

Swince 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: Wince, Winch, Winge, Swingle, Spence, Prince, Sconce, Shine, Swick

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Where is the Swince family from?

You can see how Swince families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swince family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Swince families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Swince family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swince's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Swince families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swince 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 20 census records available for the last name Swince. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swince 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swince. 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 Swince. For the veterans among your Swince ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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