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Swavey Family History

Swavey 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: Swasey, Swaney, Seavey, Swavely, Savel, Stave, Swamy, Staley, Pavey

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Where is the Swavey family from?

You can see how Swavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swavey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swavey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swavey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swavey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swavey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swavey 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 129 census records available for the last name Swavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swavey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Swavey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Swavey. For the veterans among your Swavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swavey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Swavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swavey in 1963 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swavey 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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