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Swayzee Family History

Swayzee 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: Swayze, Swayne, Sayer, Wayne, Swanger, Barzee, Swales, Brazee, Sayne

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Where is the Swayzee family from?

You can see how Swayzee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swayzee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swayzee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Swayzee families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Swayzee's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Swayzee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swayzee 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 Swayzee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swayzee. 60% of Swayzee men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Swayzee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Swayzee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayzee 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Swayzee. 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 138 military records available for the last name Swayzee. For the veterans among your Swayzee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayzee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Swayzee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swayzee in 1968 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swayzee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swayzee 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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