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Swifte Family History

Swifte Surname Meaning

see Swift.

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


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Where is the Swifte family from?

You can see how Swifte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swifte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swifte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Swifte families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Swifte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swifte families in 1891.
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What did your Swifte ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Swifte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swifte 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Swifte. 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 62 military records available for the last name Swifte. For the veterans among your Swifte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swifte lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swifte

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