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Swanie Family History

Swanie 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: Swanke, Swan, Swanger, Swain, Sante, Sane, Sani, Stanis, Spanier

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Where is the Swanie family from?

You can see how Swanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swanie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Swanie families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Swanie's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Swanie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Swanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanie 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Swanie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Swanie. For the veterans among your Swanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanie 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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