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Swasey Family History

Swasey Name Meaning

English: Anglicized form of an unidentified surname possibly German Schweitzer or Dutch Swijs rare patronymic from Wijs ‘wise’ (see Wise ). The surname Swasey is no longer found in Britain. Compare Swayze Swazey Sweazy Sweezey and Swezey .

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


Similar surnames: Rasey, Eavey, Stamey, Staley, Basey, Keasey, Swalley, Seavey, Swader

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Where is the Swasey family from?

You can see how Swasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swasey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Swasey families living in New Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Swasey's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Swasey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swasey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swasey. 20% of Swasey men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Swasey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swasey were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Swasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swasey 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Swasey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swasey. For the veterans among your Swasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swasey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Swasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swasey in 1956 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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