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Swettenam Family History

Swettenam 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: Swetnam, Sweetnam, Sletten, Wetterau, Sweeten, Setter, Westen, Wetter

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Where is the Swettenam family from?

You can see how Swettenam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swettenam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Swettenam families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swettenam's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Swettenam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swettenam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swettenam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Swettenam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Swettenam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swettenam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swettenam. 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 49 military records available for the last name Swettenam. For the veterans among your Swettenam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swettenam lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Swettenam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swettenam in 1977 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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