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Swazey Family History

Swazey Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Swasey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swazey family from?

You can see how Swazey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swazey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swazey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Swazey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swazey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swazey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swazey 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 Swazey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swazey. 43% of Swazey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Swazey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swazey were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Swazey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swazey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swazey 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Swazey. 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 274 military records available for the last name Swazey. For the veterans among your Swazey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swazey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Swazey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swazey in 1959 was 57, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swazey 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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