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Swaim Family History

Swaim Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Sweem. Compare Swim and Swims.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swaim family from?

You can see how Swaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swaim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Swaim families living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swaim's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Swaim families in 1891.
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What did your Swaim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swaim. 86% of Swaim 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
    86%
  • Daily Help
    15%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Swaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaim 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Swaim. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Swaim. For the veterans among your Swaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaim lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Swaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Swaim in 1944 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaim 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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