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Sweasey Family History

Sweasey 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, Sweazey, Sweaney, Sweeney, Creasey, Sease, Swaney, Swensen

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Where is the Sweasey family from?

You can see how Sweasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweasey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweasey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sweasey families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sweasey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sweasey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweasey 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 Sweasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sweasey. 100% of Sweasey 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%

What Sweasey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sweasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweasey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sweasey. 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 134 military records available for the last name Sweasey. For the veterans among your Sweasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweasey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sweasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sweasey in 1966 was 92, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweasey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweasey 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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