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Swesey Family History

Swesey 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: Swasey, Sweney, Swezey, Seeley, Sweet, Sweger, Wesley, Sweeney, Seese

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Where is the Swesey family from?

You can see how Swesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swesey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swesey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Swesey families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Swesey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swesey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swesey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swesey. 49% of Swesey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Swesey women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    49%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Soldier
    7%
  • Hawking
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Swesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swesey 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Swesey. 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 365 military records available for the last name Swesey. For the veterans among your Swesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swesey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Swesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Swesey in 1960 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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