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Swavely Family History

Swavely Surname Meaning

Possibly Welsh: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Swavely family from?

You can see how Swavely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swavely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swavely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 224 Swavely families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Swavely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swavely families in 1880.
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What did your Swavely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swavely. 28% of Swavely men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Swavely women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swavely were Inspector and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Inspector
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Swavely. 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 618 military records available for the last name Swavely. For the veterans among your Swavely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swavely lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Swavely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swavely in 1955 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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