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Swaty Family History

Swaty Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Swamy, Swaby, Say, Swan, Sato, Swain, Slay, Way, Swab, Sealy

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Where is the Swaty family from?

You can see how Swaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Swaty family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaty's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Swaty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Swaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaty 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Swaty. 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 446 military records available for the last name Swaty. For the veterans among your Swaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Swaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swaty in 1966 was 84, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaty 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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