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Swarms Family History

Swarms 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: Swarts, Swarm, Swamy, Sears, Shams, Swords, Swales, Warns, Swarr

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Where is the Swarms family from?

You can see how Swarms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarms family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Swarms families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Swarms's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Swarms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swarms ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Swarms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarms 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swarms. 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 10 military records available for the last name Swarms. For the veterans among your Swarms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarms lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Swarms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swarms in 1962 was 68, and 94 in 2001.

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