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Swezey Family History

Swezey Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Swasey.

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


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Where is the Swezey family from?

You can see how Swezey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swezey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swezey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Swezey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swezey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swezey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swezey 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 Swezey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swezey. 25% of Swezey men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Swezey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swezey were Chauffeur 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Swezey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Swezey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swezey 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Swezey. 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 801 military records available for the last name Swezey. For the veterans among your Swezey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swezey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Swezey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Swezey in 1948 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swezey 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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