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Swystun Family History

Swystun 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: Royston, Westen, Swinton, Swanston, Weston, Swanton, Swepston

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Where is the Swystun family from?

You can see how Swystun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swystun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swystun family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swystun's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swystun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swystun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swystun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swystun. 100% of Swystun men worked as a Farmer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swystun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Swystun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swystun 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Swystun. 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 21 military records available for the last name Swystun. For the veterans among your Swystun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swystun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Swystun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swystun in 1963 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swystun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swystun 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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