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Swihart Family History

Swihart Surname Meaning

Shortened form of Swinehart a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Swihart family from?

You can see how Swihart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swihart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swihart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Swihart families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Swihart's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Swihart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swihart 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 Swihart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swihart. 32% of Swihart men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Swihart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swihart were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    5%
  • Salesman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Swihart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swihart 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Swihart. 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 Swihart. For the veterans among your Swihart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swihart lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Swihart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swihart in 1943 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swihart 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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