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Swette Family History

Swette 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: Swett, Sette, Slette, Setter, Shetty, Sweet, Klette, Wetter, Surette

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Where is the Swette family from?

You can see how Swette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swette families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Swette's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swette 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 Swette ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Swette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swette 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Swette. 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 64 military records available for the last name Swette. For the veterans among your Swette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Swette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swette in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swette 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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