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Swaffer Family History

Swaffer Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Swatfield Bridge in Willesborough (Kent).

The placename derives from Old English swæth ‘track pathway’ + ford ‘ford’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swaffer family from?

You can see how Swaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaffer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 165 Swaffer families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Swaffer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Swaffer families in 1891.
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What did your Swaffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swaffer. 22% of Swaffer men worked as a Carpenter and 82% of Swaffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swaffer were Bricklayer and Domestic.

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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

  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Carpenter joiner
    22%
  • Horseman On Farm
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • House Keeper
    4%
  • Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaffer 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Swaffer. 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 305 military records available for the last name Swaffer. For the veterans among your Swaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swaffer in 1964 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaffer 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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