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Swann Family History

Swann Name Meaning

English: variant of Swan .

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


Similar surnames: Swan, Warn, Wang, Wann, Shann, Swain, Want, Swahn, Shan, Swanton

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Where is the Swann family from?

You can see how Swann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 21 Swann families living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Swann's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Swann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swann. 19% of Swann men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Swann women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swann were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 101,000 census records available for the last name Swann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swann 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Swann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Swann. For the veterans among your Swann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swann lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Swann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swann in 1946 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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