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Swickett Family History

Swickett 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: Wickett, Pickett, Bickett, Stockett, Swiggett, Prickett, Fickett

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Where is the Swickett family from?

You can see how Swickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swickett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swickett family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swickett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Swickett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swickett 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 10 census records available for the last name Swickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swickett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swickett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swickett. For the veterans among your Swickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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