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Sweaney Family History

Sweaney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sweeney.

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


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Where is the Sweaney family from?

You can see how Sweaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Sweaney families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sweaney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sweaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweaney 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 Sweaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sweaney. 86% of Sweaney 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Sweaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sweaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweaney 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Sweaney. 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 741 military records available for the last name Sweaney. For the veterans among your Sweaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweaney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sweaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sweaney in 1957 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweaney 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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