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Swis Family History

Swis 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: Sis, Swist, Swim, Swiss, Sais, Swims, Shi, Reis, Lewis, Lis

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Where is the Swis family from?

You can see how Swis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Swis families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Swis's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Swis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swis 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 Swis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swis. 70% of Swis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swis were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Swis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Swis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swis 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Swis. 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 82 military records available for the last name Swis. For the veterans among your Swis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Swis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swis in 1965 was 94, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swis 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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