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Sweeley Family History

Sweeley Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Irish Sweeney.

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


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Where is the Sweeley family from?

You can see how Sweeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Sweeley families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sweeley's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sweeley families in 1891.
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What did your Sweeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweeley. 28% of Sweeley men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sweeley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweeley were Salesman and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Engineer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Laundress
    10%

What Sweeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sweeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweeley 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sweeley. 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 477 military records available for the last name Sweeley. For the veterans among your Sweeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweeley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sweeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sweeley in 1958 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweeley 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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