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Swami Family History

Swami Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Swamy.

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


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Where is the Swami family from?

You can see how Swami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swami family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Swami's in USA. California had the highest population of Swami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swami ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Swami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Swami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swami 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Swami. 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 53 military records available for the last name Swami. For the veterans among your Swami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swami lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Swami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swami in 1992 was 78, and 61 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swami 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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