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Swanick Family History

Swanick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Swanwick.

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


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Where is the Swanick family from?

You can see how Swanick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Swanick families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Swanick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swanick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanick 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 Swanick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipyard Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swanick. 50% of Swanick men worked as a Shipyard Labourer and 100% of Swanick 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shipyard Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swanick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swanick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanick 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Swanick. 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 255 military records available for the last name Swanick. For the veterans among your Swanick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanick lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Swanick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swanick in 1949 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swanick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanick 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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