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Swayzer Family History

Swayzer Surname Meaning

African American: possibly an altered form of Swayze.

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


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Where is the Swayzer family from?

You can see how Swayzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swayzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swayzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Swayzer families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Swayzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swayzer families in 1911.
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What did your Swayzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swayzer. 56% of Swayzer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Auto Mechanic
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Swayzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Swayzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayzer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Swayzer. 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 45 military records available for the last name Swayzer. For the veterans among your Swayzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayzer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Swayzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Swayzer in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swayzer 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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