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Swait Family History

Swait Surname Meaning

variant of Waite with prosthetic S-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Swait family from?

You can see how Swait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swait family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Swait families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swait's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swait families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swait 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 Swait ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swait. 100% of Swait men worked as a Master Builder and 100% of Swait 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swait family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swait 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Swait. 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 108 military records available for the last name Swait. For the veterans among your Swait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swait lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Swait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swait in 1972 was 30, and 104 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swait

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swait 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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