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Swimm Family History

Swimm Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swim a surname of Dutch or English (ultimately perhaps German) origin.

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


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Where is the Swimm family from?

You can see how Swimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swimm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Swimm families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swimm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swimm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swimm 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 Swimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swimm. 40% of Swimm men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Swimm women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Swimm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swimm 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swimm. 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 427 military records available for the last name Swimm. For the veterans among your Swimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swimm lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Swimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swimm in 1945 was 26, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swimm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swimm 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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