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Swaiz Family History

Swaiz Surname 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: Swain, Saiz, Swaim, Spain, Swan, Swamy, Iwai, Swab, Smail, Swaby

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Where is the Swaiz family from?

You can see how Swaiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaiz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Swaiz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaiz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swaiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swaiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swaiz. 100% of Swaiz women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Swaiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaiz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swaiz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swaiz. For the veterans among your Swaiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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