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Switon Family History

Switon 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: Swinton, Simon, Seaton, Wilton, Winton, Sexton, Aiton, Sinton, Sison

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Where is the Switon family from?

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

What did your Switon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Switon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Switon. 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 77 military records available for the last name Switon. For the veterans among your Switon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Switon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Switon in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2003.

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