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Swaithes Family History

Swaithes 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: Waithe, Swailes, Waites, Stathis, Anthes, Smithey, Thwaites, Waite

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Where is the Swaithes family from?

You can see how Swaithes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaithes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Swaithes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Swaithes families living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swaithes's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Swaithes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaithes 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 Swaithes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swaithes. 100% of Swaithes 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 Swaithes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Swaithes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaithes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Swaithes. 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 Swaithes. For the veterans among your Swaithes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaithes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Swaithes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swaithes in 1965 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaithes 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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