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Switt Family History

Switt 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: Swett, Witt, Swift, Swint, Stitt, Swist, Suitt, Smith, Twist, Sweet

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Where is the Switt family from?

You can see how Switt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Switt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Switt families living in Somerset. This was about 48% of all the recorded Switt's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Switt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Switt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Switt. 100% of Switt 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 Switt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switt 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Switt. 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 205 military records available for the last name Switt. For the veterans among your Switt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Switt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Switt in 1966 was 51, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switt 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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