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Swaner Family History

Swaner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schwaner.

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


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Where is the Swaner family from?

You can see how Swaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Swaner families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swaner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Swaner families in 1911.
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What did your Swaner ancestors do for a living?

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

What Swaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Swaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaner 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Swaner. 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 544 military records available for the last name Swaner. For the veterans among your Swaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Swaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Swaner in 1943 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaner 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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