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Sweazey Family History

Sweazey Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Swasey.

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


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Where is the Sweazey family from?

You can see how Sweazey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweazey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweazey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Sweazey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweazey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sweazey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweazey 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 Sweazey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweazey. 20% of Sweazey men worked as a Manager and 50% of Sweazey women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweazey were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    20%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Sweazey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sweazey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweazey 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sweazey. 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 371 military records available for the last name Sweazey. For the veterans among your Sweazey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweazey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sweazey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sweazey in 1944 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweazey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweazey 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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