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Swimmey Family History

Swimmey 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: Swimmer, Wimmer, Simmer, Swinney, Summey, Wimpey, Stimmel, Shimmel

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Where is the Swimmey family from?

You can see how Swimmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swimmey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Swimmey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Swimmey family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swimmey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Swimmey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swimmey 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 29 census records available for the last name Swimmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swimmey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swimmey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Swimmey. For the veterans among your Swimmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swimmey lifespan?

Average Swimmey life expectancy in 1991 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swimmey 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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