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Swanzy Family History

Swanzy Name Meaning

English and Irish: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Swasey, Seaney, Shandy, Winey, Fancy, Sanor, Swan, Sweazy, Swayze

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Where is the Swanzy family from?

You can see how Swanzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanzy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swanzy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Swanzy families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Swanzy's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Swanzy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanzy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swanzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swanzy. 35% of Swanzy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swanzy women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swanzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanzy 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Swanzy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 251 military records available for the last name Swanzy. For the veterans among your Swanzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanzy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Swanzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swanzy in 1948 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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