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Swaine Family History

Swaine Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Swain .

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


Similar surnames: Swayne, Swain, Stine, Swire, Baine, Saine, Shayne, Sabine, Draine

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Where is the Swaine family from?

You can see how Swaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swaine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 99 Swaine families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Swaine's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Swaine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Swaine. 28% of Swaine men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Swaine women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    28%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Swaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaine 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Swaine. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Swaine. For the veterans among your Swaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swaine in 1962 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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