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Swyden Family History

Swyden 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: Hayden, Hyden, Spoden, Soden, Sanden, Ryden, Gayden, Bryden, Dryden

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Where is the Swyden family from?

You can see how Swyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swyden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Swyden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Swyden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Swyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swyden 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 Swyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Grocery Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swyden. 27% of Swyden men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Swyden women worked as a Grocery Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swyden were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grocery Clerk
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Swyden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swyden 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Swyden. 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 76 military records available for the last name Swyden. For the veterans among your Swyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swyden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Swyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swyden in 1966 was 85, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swyden 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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