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Swalley Family History

Swalley Surname Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Swalley family from?

You can see how Swalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swalley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Swalley families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swalley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swalley families in 1891.
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What did your Swalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swalley. 31% of Swalley men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Swalley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swalley were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Swalley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Swalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalley 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Swalley. 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 640 military records available for the last name Swalley. For the veterans among your Swalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Swalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Swalley in 1941 was 27, and 72 in 2004.

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