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Sweezy Family History

Sweezy Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Swasey.

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


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Where is the Sweezy family from?

You can see how Sweezy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweezy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweezy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Sweezy families living in New York. This was about 76% of all the recorded Sweezy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sweezy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweezy 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 Sweezy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweezy. 39% of Sweezy men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Sweezy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweezy were Proprietor and Spinner.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Spinner
    12%

What Sweezy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sweezy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweezy 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Sweezy. 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 888 military records available for the last name Sweezy. For the veterans among your Sweezy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweezy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sweezy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sweezy in 1956 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweezy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweezy 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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