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Swarer Family History

Swarer 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: Swarr, Swager, Sparer, Swader, Sharer, Swaner, Searer, Swarner, Sayer

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Where is the Swarer family from?

You can see how Swarer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swarer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swarer families living in Maine. This was about 40% of all the recorded Swarer's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Swarer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swarer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swarer. 100% of Swarer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Swarer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swarer. 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 50 military records available for the last name Swarer. For the veterans among your Swarer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Swarer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Swarer in 1967 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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