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Swaysland Family History

Swaysland Surname Meaning

see Swaisland.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Swaysland family from?

You can see how Swaysland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaysland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaysland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Swaysland families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swaysland's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Swaysland families in 1891.
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What did your Swaysland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swaysland. 50% of Swaysland men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Swaysland 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

  • House Decorator
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swaysland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swaysland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaysland 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Swaysland. 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 129 military records available for the last name Swaysland. For the veterans among your Swaysland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaysland lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Swaysland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swaysland in 1975 was 79, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaysland 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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