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Switty Family History

Switty 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: Witty, Twitty, Shetty, Chitty, Swett, Setty, Witt, Whitty, Swift

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Where is the Switty family from?

You can see how Switty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Switty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Switty family living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Switty's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Switty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switty 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 83 census records available for the last name Switty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switty 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Switty. 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 7 military records available for the last name Switty. For the veterans among your Switty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switty lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Switty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Switty in 1977 was 56, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switty 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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