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Swap Family History

Swap Surname Meaning

see Swapp.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swap family from?

You can see how Swap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Swap families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Swap's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Swap families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swap. 39% of Swap men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swap women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swap were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Chauffeur
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Swap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swap 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Swap. 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 Swap. For the veterans among your Swap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swap lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Swap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swap in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swap ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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