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Salwey Family History

Salwey Surname Meaning

see Selway.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Salwey family from?

You can see how Salwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salwey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Salwey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Salwey families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Salwey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Salwey families in 1891.
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What did your Salwey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salwey. 60% of Salwey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Salwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salwey 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Salwey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Salwey. For the veterans among your Salwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salwey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Salwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Salwey in 1964 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salwey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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