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Sweisford Family History

Sweisford 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: Swinford, Winford, Welford, Guessford, Sifford, Wilford, Weisfeld

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Where is the Sweisford family from?

You can see how Sweisford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweisford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweisford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sweisford family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweisford's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sweisford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweisford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Sweisford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweisford 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sweisford. 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 85 military records available for the last name Sweisford. For the veterans among your Sweisford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweisford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sweisford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sweisford in 1967 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweisford 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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