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Swanwick Family History

Swanwick Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Swanwick in Alfreton (Derbyshire) or Swanwick Green in Norbury (Cheshire).

Both placenames derive from Old English swāna genitive plural of swān ‘herdsman peasant’ + wīc ‘specialized farm’.

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


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Where is the Swanwick family from?

You can see how Swanwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swanwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 133 Swanwick families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Swanwick's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Swanwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanwick 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 Swanwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swanwick. 35% of Swanwick men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Swanwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swanwick were Motor Driver and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    35%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Motor Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Swanwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanwick 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Swanwick. 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 600 military records available for the last name Swanwick. For the veterans among your Swanwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanwick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swanwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swanwick in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanwick 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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