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Swancey Family History

Swancey 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: Swaney, Sankey, Stanley, Swanger, Chancey, Swinney, Shanley, Lancey

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Where is the Swancey family from?

You can see how Swancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swancey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swancey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Swancey families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Swancey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swancey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swancey 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 Swancey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swancey. 20% of Swancey men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Night Watchman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Swancey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Swancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swancey 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Swancey. 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 169 military records available for the last name Swancey. For the veterans among your Swancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swancey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Swancey in 1964 was 63, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swancey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swancey 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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