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Swetman Family History

Swetman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sweetman.

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


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Where is the Swetman family from?

You can see how Swetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swetman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Swetman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Swetman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Swetman families in 1911.
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What did your Swetman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swetman. 100% of Swetman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swetman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Swetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetman 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Swetman. 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 634 military records available for the last name Swetman. For the veterans among your Swetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swetman in 1963 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetman 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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