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Swayne Name Meaning

English: variant of Swain .

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


Similar surnames: Swaine, Swayze, Shayne, Sayne, Hayne, Sayre, Frayne, Thayne, Waye

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Where is the Swayne family from?

You can see how Swayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Swayne families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Swayne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swayne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swayne. 100% of Swayne 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Swayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayne 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 Swayne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Swayne. For the veterans among your Swayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayne lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Swayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Swayne in 1943 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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