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Swemby Family History

Swemby 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: Swamy, Selby, Swem, Shelby, Swaby, Welby, Owenby, Hemby, Smeby

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Where is the Swemby family from?

You can see how Swemby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swemby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Swemby families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Swemby's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swemby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swemby 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 5 census records available for the last name Swemby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swemby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swemby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swemby. For the veterans among your Swemby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swemby lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Swemby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swemby in 1982 was 79, and 84 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swemby 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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