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Swettenham Family History

Swettenham Surname Meaning

From Swettenham (Cheshire). The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Swēta (genitive Swētan) + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swettenham family from?

You can see how Swettenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swettenham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Swettenham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Swettenham families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Swettenham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swettenham families in 1891.
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What did your Swettenham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swettenham. 100% of Swettenham men worked as an Incapacitated and 83% of Swettenham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Disabled
    5%
  • Linen Seamstress
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swettenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swettenham 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Swettenham. 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 196 military records available for the last name Swettenham. For the veterans among your Swettenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swettenham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Swettenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swettenham in 1978 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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