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Swordy Family History

Swordy Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Swordy family from?

You can see how Swordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swordy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Swordy families living in Northumberland. This was about 62% of all the recorded Swordy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Swordy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swordy 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 Swordy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swordy. 100% of Swordy men worked as a Colliery Hewer (retired) and 80% of Swordy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    20%

What Swordy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Swordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swordy 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Swordy. 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 53 military records available for the last name Swordy. For the veterans among your Swordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swordy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Swordy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Swordy in 1969 was 79, and 62 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swordy 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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