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Swilley Family History

Swilley Surname Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Swilley family from?

You can see how Swilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Swilley families living in Middlesex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Swilley's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Swilley families in 1891.
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What did your Swilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman Of Fire Appliances and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swilley. 100% of Swilley men worked as a Salesman Of Fire Appliances and 100% of Swilley 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

  • Salesman Of Fire Appliances
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swilley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Swilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swilley 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Swilley. 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 Swilley. For the veterans among your Swilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swilley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Swilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swilley in 1947 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swilley 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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