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Sweeton Family History

Sweeton Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sweeten.

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


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Where is the Sweeton family from?

You can see how Sweeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweeton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweeton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Sweeton families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sweeton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sweeton families in 1891.
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What did your Sweeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sweeton. 90% of Sweeton 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
    90%
  • School Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sweeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweeton 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Sweeton. 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 482 military records available for the last name Sweeton. For the veterans among your Sweeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweeton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sweeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sweeton in 1958 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweeton 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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