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Swornsbourne Family History

Swornsbourne 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: Swinburne, Osbourne, Sherburne, Osborne, Sonneborn, Scorsone

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Where is the Swornsbourne family from?

You can see how Swornsbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swornsbourne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Swornsbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Swornsbourne families living in Middlesex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Swornsbourne's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Swornsbourne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Swornsbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swornsbourne 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Swornsbourne. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swornsbourne. For the veterans among your Swornsbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swornsbourne lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Swornsbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swornsbourne in 1975 was 72, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swornsbourne 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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