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Swym Family History

Swym 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: Swem, Swim, Say, Swan, Som, Shim, Salm, Swamy, Sham, Swab

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Where is the Swym family from?

You can see how Swym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swym family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swym families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swym's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swym families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swym surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Swym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swym 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swym. 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 10 military records available for the last name Swym. For the veterans among your Swym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swym lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Swym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Swym in 1968 was 66, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swym 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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