This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Swon family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Swon Family History

Swon 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: Son, Kwon, Swan, Won, Sion, Swor, Shon, Soon, Song, Chon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Swon family from?

You can see how Swon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Swon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Swon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swon. 100% of Swon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Swon | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Swon

Passenger Lists

There are 175 immigration records available for the last name Swon. 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.

View all Swon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 261 military records available for the last name Swon. For the veterans among your Swon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Swon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Swon family history

Discover More

What is the average Swon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Swon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swon in 1964 was 63, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swon 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Swon family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial