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Swaney Family History

Swaney Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Swannay in Birsay (Orkney) most likely from Old Norse svanr ‘swan’ + á ‘river’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Swanger, Staley, Draney, Janey, Sanes, Saner, Sandy, Swales, Laney

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Where is the Swaney family from?

You can see how Swaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Swaney families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Swaney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swaney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Swaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Swaney. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Swaney. For the veterans among your Swaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Swaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swaney in 1952 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

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