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Swans Family History

Swans Name 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, Sans, Swank, Swann, Wang, Shan, Sang, Wass, Hwang, Sand

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Where is the Swans family from?

You can see how Swans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Swans family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Swans's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Swans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swans. 26% of Swans men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Swans women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swans were Farming and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swans 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Swans. 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 368 military records available for the last name Swans. For the veterans among your Swans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swans lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Swans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Swans in 1955 was 68, and 61 in 2002.

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