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Swiven Family History

Swiven 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: Wien, Steven, Stien, Skiver, Stigen, Siren, Widen, Swier, Seiden

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Where is the Swiven family from?

You can see how Swiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Swiven families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Swiven's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Swiven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Swiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiven 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swiven. 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 16 military records available for the last name Swiven. For the veterans among your Swiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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