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Swirin Family History

Swirin 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: Swain, Sorin, Starin, Siron, Siri, Siren, Shifrin, Stirn, Quirin

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Where is the Swirin family from?

You can see how Swirin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swirin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swirin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swirin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swirin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swirin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swirin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Swirin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swirin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Swirin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Swirin. For the veterans among your Swirin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swirin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Swirin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swirin in 1971 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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