This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sweatman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sweatman Family History

Sweatman Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Sweetman.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sweatman family from?

You can see how Sweatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweatman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Sweatman families living in Sussex. This was about 15% of all the recorded Sweatman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sweatman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweatman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sweatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sweatman. 25% of Sweatman men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Sweatman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweatman were Incapacitated and Housewife.

View Census Data for Sweatman | Data not to scale

*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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    25%
  • Postman
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Sweatman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Sweatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweatman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sweatman

Passenger Lists

There are 702 immigration records available for the last name Sweatman. 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.

View all Sweatman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sweatman. For the veterans among your Sweatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sweatman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sweatman family history

Discover More

What is the average Sweatman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sweatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sweatman in 1956 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweatman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweatman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sweatman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial