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Swid Family History

Swid 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: Seid, Smid, Swim, Said, Shi, Eid, Wild, Sund, Swan, Sand

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Where is the Swid family from?

You can see how Swid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swid families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Swid families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swid's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Swid families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swid 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 Swid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gas Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swid. 100% of Swid men worked as a Gas Agent.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gas Agent
    100%

What Swid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Swid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swid 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Swid. 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 22 military records available for the last name Swid. For the veterans among your Swid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swid lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Swid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Swid in 1971 was 41, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swid 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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