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Swaley Family History

Swaley 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: Staley, Swales, Swasey, Swaney, Swadley, Swalley, Sealey, Saley

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Where is the Swaley family from?

You can see how Swaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swaley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Swaley families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Swaley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Swaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaley 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 Swaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swaley. 100% of Swaley 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
    100%

What Swaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Swaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaley 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Swaley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Swaley. For the veterans among your Swaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Swaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swaley in 1962 was 59, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaley 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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