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Swift Family History

Swift Genealogy & Family Tree

Swift 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.

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  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Edward Swift -- --, 1618 December 0, 1640
  • Jonathan (Steward ) Swift -- --, 1640 May 0, 1667
  • David Flower Swift -- --, 1734 March 8, 1822 Maryland
  • John Swift -- --, 1762 December 0, 1791 North Carolina
  • Sarah P Swift -- --, 1800 August 23, 1864 Vermont
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