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Swatten Family History

Swatten Surname Meaning

see Swatton.

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


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Where is the Swatten family from?

You can see how Swatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatten family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Swatten families living in Durham. This was about 93% of all the recorded Swatten's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Swatten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatten 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 Swatten 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 Swatten. 100% of Swatten men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Swatten 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swatten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Swatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatten 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Swatten. 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 28 military records available for the last name Swatten. For the veterans among your Swatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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