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Swavy Family History

Swavy 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, Seavy, Say, Swan, Stave, Swain, Slay, Way, Swab

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Where is the Swavy family from?

You can see how Swavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swavy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Swavy family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swavy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swavy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swavy 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 19 census records available for the last name Swavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swavy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Swavy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Swavy. For the veterans among your Swavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swavy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Swavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swavy in 1973 was 63, and 34 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swavy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swavy 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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