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Swirson Family History

Swirson 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: Swinson, Sibson, Sison, Soisson, Siron, Swinton, Sisson, Swenson

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Where is the Swirson family from?

You can see how Swirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swirson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swirson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swirson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Swirson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swirson 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 32 census records available for the last name Swirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swirson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Swirson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swirson. For the veterans among your Swirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swirson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Swirson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swirson in 1983 was 88, and 95 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swirson 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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