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Swift Family History
Swift Genealogy & Family TreeSwift is an English name from Norfolk, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English swifte and referred to someone who was speedy, usually with the occupation of a messenger. The earliest known ancestor--William Swift--was recorded in 1167. The family motto is Festina lente which means "Be quick without impetuosity."
Other spellings include "Swifte," "Swyft," and "Swyfte." Notable people with the surname include American country musician Taylor Swift, American actress Francie Swift (Scent of a Woman, House of Cards, Two Weeks Notice), and English-Irish writer Jonathan Swift (Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, A Journal to Stella). The first Swift to come to America was James Swift in Virginia in 1610.
Swift Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Swift -- --, 1775 April 23, 1838
- Hannah Swift -- --, 1730 December 0, 1805 Massachusetts
- Addie Swift -- --, 1874 December 0, 1962 Kentucky
- Persis Swift -- --, 1796 June 23, 1855 Connecticut
- Joseph Swift -- --, 1767 December 0, 1856 Massachusetts
Swift Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sylvia Swift -- --, 1911 October 24, 1964 Iowa
- Henrietta Swift -- --, 1701 October 0, 1758 Connecticut
- Cemantha Ann Swift -- --, 1863 April 3, 1942 Nebraska
- John Swift -- --, 1773 December 0, 1821 North Carolina
- Todd Joseph Swift -- --, 1962 January 12, 2000
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