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Swetland Family History

Swetland Surname Meaning

English (Dorset and Devon): variant of Sweetland.

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


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Where is the Swetland family from?

You can see how Swetland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swetland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Swetland families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Swetland's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Swetland families in 1891.
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What did your Swetland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swetland. 100% of Swetland 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 Swetland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Swetland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetland 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Swetland. 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 967 military records available for the last name Swetland. For the veterans among your Swetland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetland lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Swetland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swetland in 1941 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swetland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetland 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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