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Swenty Family History

Swenty 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: Sweney, Shetty, Sweet, Stentz, Shenoy, Swett, Setty, Owenby, Sweeney

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Where is the Swenty family from?

You can see how Swenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swenty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Swenty families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Swenty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swenty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swenty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swenty. 43% of Swenty men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Owner
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
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What Swenty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Swenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenty 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Swenty. 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 52 military records available for the last name Swenty. For the veterans among your Swenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenty lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Swenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swenty in 1960 was 57, and 105 in 2003.

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