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Swoffer Family History

Swoffer Surname Meaning

see Swaffer.

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


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Where is the Swoffer family from?

You can see how Swoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoffer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swoffer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Swoffer families living in Kent. This was about 49% of all the recorded Swoffer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Swoffer families in 1891.
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What did your Swoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swoffer. 90% of Swoffer 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swoffer 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Swoffer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Swoffer. For the veterans among your Swoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swoffer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Swoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swoffer in 1969 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swoffer 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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