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Swiffin Family History

Swiffin Surname Meaning

see Swiffen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swiffin family from?

You can see how Swiffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiffin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Swiffin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swiffin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swiffin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiffin 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 Swiffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swiffin. 100% of Swiffin men worked as a Bricklayer and 70% of Swiffin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    30%

What Swiffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Swiffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiffin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Swiffin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swiffin. For the veterans among your Swiffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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