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Swatty Family History

Swatty 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: Shetty, Swamy, Witty, Swett, Setty, Swaby, Beatty, Swart, Latty

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Where is the Swatty family from?

You can see how Swatty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swatty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Swatty families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Swatty's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Swatty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatty 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 45 census records available for the last name Swatty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatty 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swatty. 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 1 military records available for the last name Swatty. For the veterans among your Swatty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatty lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Swatty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swatty in 1974 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatty 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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