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Switton Family History

Switton 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: Swinton, Sitton, Wilton, Winton, Shotton, Ditton, Litton, Gritton

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Where is the Switton family from?

You can see how Switton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Switton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Switton families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Switton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Switton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switton 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 66 census records available for the last name Switton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Switton. 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 military records available for the last name Switton. For the veterans among your Switton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1978, in the United States, Switton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Switton in 1968 was 83, and 63 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switton 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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