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Swipes Family History

Swipes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Swopes, Snipes, Sipes, Swires, Shipes, Stipes, Wiles, Spies, Sires

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Where is the Swipes family from?

You can see how Swipes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swipes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swipes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Swipes families living in Tennessee. This was about 45% of all the recorded Swipes's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Swipes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swipes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Swipes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swipes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Swipes. 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 70 military records available for the last name Swipes. For the veterans among your Swipes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swipes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Swipes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swipes in 1966 was 61, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swipes 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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