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Swabey Family History

Swabey Surname Meaning

see Swaby.

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


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Where is the Swabey family from?

You can see how Swabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swabey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swabey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Swabey families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Swabey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swabey families in 1891.
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What did your Swabey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swabey. 67% of Swabey men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Swabey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swabey were Builders Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Swabey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Swabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swabey 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Swabey. 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 524 military records available for the last name Swabey. For the veterans among your Swabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swabey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Swabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swabey in 1952 was 55, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swabey 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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