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Switana Family History

Switana 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: Switala, Smetana, Sultana, Smietana, Santana, Swan, Shibata, Quintana

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Switana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switana 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Switana. 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 29 military records available for the last name Switana. For the veterans among your Switana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switana lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Switana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Switana in 1981 was 95, and 87 in 1999.

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