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Swankie Family History

Swankie Surname Meaning

from Scots swankie ‘lithe agile strong’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swankie family from?

You can see how Swankie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swankie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swankie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Swankie family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Swankie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Swankie families in 1891.
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What did your Swankie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swankie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swankie 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Swankie. 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 190 military records available for the last name Swankie. For the veterans among your Swankie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swankie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Swankie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Swankie in 1966 was 86, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swankie 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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