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Swetting Family History

Swetting 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: Sweeting, Goetting, Oetting, Witting, Metting, Getting, Wettig

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Where is the Swetting family from?

You can see how Swetting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swetting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Swetting families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swetting's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Swetting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swetting 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 87 census records available for the last name Swetting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetting 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Swetting. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swetting. For the veterans among your Swetting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetting lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Swetting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Swetting in 1982 was 84, and 102 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetting 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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