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Swail Family History

Swail 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: Swain, Smail, Swails, Swaim, Ismail, Wall, Saul, Spain, Swan, Fail

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Where is the Swail family from?

You can see how Swail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swail family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swail families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Swail families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Swail's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Swail families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swail 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 Swail ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swail. 100% of Swail 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swail 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Swail. 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 191 military records available for the last name Swail. For the veterans among your Swail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swail lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Swail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Swail in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swail

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swail 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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