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Swade Family History

Swade Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wade, Slade, Shade, Sade, Saade, Stade, Spade, Swader, Sada, Sale

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Where is the Swade family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swade. 32% of Swade men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Swade women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swade were Miner and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Plumber
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swade 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Swade. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 190 military records available for the last name Swade. For the veterans among your Swade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swade lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Swade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swade in 1948 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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