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Swimmer Family History

Swimmer Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schwimmer.

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


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Where is the Swimmer family from?

You can see how Swimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swimmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swimmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Swimmer family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swimmer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Swimmer families in 1891.
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What did your Swimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swimmer. 100% of Swimmer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swimmer 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Swimmer. 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 Swimmer. For the veterans among your Swimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swimmer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Swimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Swimmer in 1959 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swimmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swimmer 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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