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Swims Family History

Swims Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swaim or Swim surnames of Dutch and English (ultimately perhaps German) origin

with the addition of excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Swims family from?

You can see how Swims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swims family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swims families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Swims families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Swims's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Swims families in 1891.
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What did your Swims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swims. 100% of Swims 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Swims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swims 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Swims. 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 346 military records available for the last name Swims. For the veterans among your Swims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swims lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Swims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swims in 1959 was 50, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swims 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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