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Suwyn Family History

Suwyn 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: Sun, Swan, Susan, Supan, Suen, Selwyn, Gwyn, Sawin, Suhy, Suman

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Where is the Suwyn family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suwyn 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 Suwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suwyn. 34% of Suwyn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Suwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suwyn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Suwyn. 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 69 military records available for the last name Suwyn. For the veterans among your Suwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suwyn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Suwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Suwyn in 1973 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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