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Swopes Family History

Swopes Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swope a surname of German origin with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swopes family from?

You can see how Swopes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swopes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swopes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Swopes families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Swopes's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Swopes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swopes 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 Swopes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swopes. 42% of Swopes men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Swopes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swopes were Miner and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swopes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Swopes. 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 362 military records available for the last name Swopes. For the veterans among your Swopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swopes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swopes in 1964 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swopes 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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