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Swallwood Family History

Swallwood 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: Smallwood, Swartwood, Allwood, Swallow, Wallwork, Silkwood, Allgood

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Where is the Swallwood family from?

You can see how Swallwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swallwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swallwood families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Swallwood families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swallwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swallwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swallwood 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 Swallwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swallwood. 100% of Swallwood 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 Swallwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Swallwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallwood 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Swallwood. 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 29 military records available for the last name Swallwood. For the veterans among your Swallwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swallwood lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Swallwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swallwood in 1970 was 81, and 94 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swallwood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swallwood 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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