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Swaite Family History

Swaite 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: Waite, Swaine, White, Swain, Sante, Saito, Saile, Saine, Twite

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Where is the Swaite family from?

You can see how Swaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Swaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Swaite families living in Berkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Swaite's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Swaite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaite 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 Swaite ancestors do for a living?

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

What Swaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Swaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaite 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Swaite. 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 41 military records available for the last name Swaite. For the veterans among your Swaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaite lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Swaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swaite in 1980 was 55, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaite 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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