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Swetish Family History

Swetish 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: Swets, Weith, Seth, Weiss, Sheikh, Swetnam, Sweeting, Stich, Swett

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Where is the Swetish family from?

You can see how Swetish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swetish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Swetish families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swetish's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swetish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swetish 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 130 census records available for the last name Swetish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swetish. 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 30 military records available for the last name Swetish. For the veterans among your Swetish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Swetish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swetish in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetish 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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