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Swoope Family History

Swoope Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Schwab a surname which is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Swoope family from?

You can see how Swoope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoope family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swoope families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Swoope families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Swoope's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swoope families in 1840.
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What did your Swoope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swoope. 44% of Swoope men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Swoope women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swoope were Coal Miner and House Work.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Coal Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • House Work
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swoope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swoope 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Swoope. 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 612 military records available for the last name Swoope. For the veterans among your Swoope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swoope lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Swoope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swoope in 1948 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

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