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Swanty Family History

Swanty 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: Swaney, Wanty, Santy, Swanzy, Swan, Swamy, Santry, Sante, Sant, Sandy

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Where is the Swanty family from?

You can see how Swanty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swanty family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanty's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Swanty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swanty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swanty. 100% of Swanty 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Swanty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanty 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swanty. 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 31 military records available for the last name Swanty. For the veterans among your Swanty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanty lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Swanty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swanty in 1975 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

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