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Swee Family History

Swee Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Sve (see Sveen).

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


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Where is the Swee family from?

You can see how Swee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Swee families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Swee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swee 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 Swee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swee. 35% of Swee men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Swee women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swee were Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Swee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swee 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Swee. 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 191 military records available for the last name Swee. For the veterans among your Swee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Swee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swee in 1965 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swee 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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