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Sweezey Family History

Sweezey Name Meaning

Altered form of English Swasey .

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


Similar surnames: Swezey, Sweazey, Sweezy, Sweazy, Sweeley, Seeney, Sweeten, Swasey

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Where is the Sweezey family from?

You can see how Sweezey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweezey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweezey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Sweezey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweezey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sweezey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweezey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sweezey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sweezey. 65% of Sweezey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Conductor
    15%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Income
    10%
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What Sweezey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sweezey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweezey 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Sweezey. 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 Sweezey. For the veterans among your Sweezey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweezey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sweezey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sweezey in 1949 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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