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Swathey Family History

Swathey 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: Smithey, Shatley, Wathen, Athey, Sathe, Mathey, Withey, Swasey

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Where is the Swathey family from?

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

There are 20 census records available for the last name Swathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swathey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swathey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Swathey. For the veterans among your Swathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swathey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swathey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swathey

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