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Swishe Family History

Swishe 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: Swisher, Wise, Wiehe, Wish, Swist, Swire, Swiss, Wisse, Wisher

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Where is the Swishe family from?

You can see how Swishe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swishe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swishe family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Swishe's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Swishe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swishe 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 43 census records available for the last name Swishe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swishe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swishe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swishe. For the veterans among your Swishe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swishe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Swishe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swishe in 1988 was 46, and 62 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swishe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swishe 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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