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Swatt Family History

Swatt 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: Swett, Swart, Watt, Sweatt, Batt, Hatt, Swan, Catt, Bratt, Blatt

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Where is the Swatt family from?

You can see how Swatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swatt families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Swatt families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Swatt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatt 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 Swatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swatt. 100% of Swatt 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Swatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatt 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Swatt. 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 140 military records available for the last name Swatt. For the veterans among your Swatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Swatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Swatt in 1970 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatt 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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