Swait Surname Meaning & Swait Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Swait family from?

You can see how Swait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swait family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Swait families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swait's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swait families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swait 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Swait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swait 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Swait. 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 108 military records available for the last name Swait. For the veterans among your Swait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swait lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Swait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swait in 1972 was 30, and 104 in 2004.

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