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Swaya Family History

Swaya 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: Sawaya, Saya, Sala, Sada, Say, Scala, Swan, Sama, Araya, Sawa

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Where is the Swaya family from?

You can see how Swaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swaya family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swaya's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Swaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swaya ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Swaya ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Swaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaya 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Swaya. 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 12 military records available for the last name Swaya. For the veterans among your Swaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaya lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Swaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swaya in 1983 was 62, and 83 in 2000.

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