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Swasey Family History

Swasey Surname Meaning

English: Anglicized form of an unidentified surname possibly German Schweitzer or Dutch Swijs rare patronymic from Wijs ‘wise’ (see Wise). The surname Swasey is no longer found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Swasey family from?

You can see how Swasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swasey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Swasey families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Swasey's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Swasey families in 1891.
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What did your Swasey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Swasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swasey 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Swasey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swasey. For the veterans among your Swasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swasey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Swasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swasey in 1956 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swasey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swasey 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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