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Sweazy Family History

Sweazy Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Swasey.

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


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Where is the Sweazy family from?

You can see how Sweazy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweazy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweazy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Sweazy families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sweazy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sweazy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweazy 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 Sweazy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweazy. 30% of Sweazy men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sweazy women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweazy were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Sweazy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sweazy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweazy 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sweazy. 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 295 military records available for the last name Sweazy. For the veterans among your Sweazy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweazy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sweazy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sweazy in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweazy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweazy 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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