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Swistun Family History

Swistun 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, Swistak, Swist, Wilton, Whiston, Winton, Twist, Winston

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Where is the Swistun family from?

You can see how Swistun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swistun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swistun families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swistun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swistun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swistun 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 Swistun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swistun. 67% of Swistun men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Swistun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Swistun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swistun 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Swistun. 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 26 military records available for the last name Swistun. For the veterans among your Swistun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swistun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Swistun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swistun in 1966 was 72, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swistun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swistun 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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