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Swotes Family History

Swotes 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: Swopes, Soter, Swords, Swales, Spotts, Soltes, Slote, Stutes, Somes

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Where is the Swotes family from?

You can see how Swotes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swotes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swotes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swotes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swotes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swotes 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 19 census records available for the last name Swotes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swotes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swotes. 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 21 military records available for the last name Swotes. For the veterans among your Swotes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swotes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Swotes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swotes in 1972 was 75, and 101 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swotes 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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