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Swaites Family History

Swaites 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: Swailes, Waites, Thwaites, Waite, Swales, Staines, Swatek, Swarts

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Where is the Swaites family from?

You can see how Swaites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaites family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Swaites families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Swaites family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swaites's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Swaites families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swaites ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swaites. 100% of Swaites women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Swaites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaites 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Swaites. 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 79 military records available for the last name Swaites. For the veterans among your Swaites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaites lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Swaites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swaites in 1973 was 68, and 68 in 1993.

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