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Swano Family History

Swano 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: Swan, Sano, Stano, Siano, Spano, Swango, Swank, Swann, Wang, Shan

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Where is the Swano family from?

You can see how Swano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Swano families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Swano's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swano 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 93 census records available for the last name Swano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swano 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Swano. 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 11 military records available for the last name Swano. For the veterans among your Swano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swano lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Swano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Swano in 1973 was 89, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swano 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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