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Swannick Family History

Swannick Surname Meaning

see Swanwick.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swannick family from?

You can see how Swannick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swannick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swannick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Swannick families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swannick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swannick families in 1891.
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What did your Swannick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Feller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swannick. 56% of Swannick men worked as a Timber Feller and 77% of Swannick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swannick were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Work.

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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

  • Timber Feller
    56%
  • Bricklayer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    10%

What Swannick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Swannick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swannick 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Swannick. 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 94 military records available for the last name Swannick. For the veterans among your Swannick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swannick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Swannick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swannick in 1970 was 91, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swannick 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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