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Swaro Family History

Swaro 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, Swart, Sward, Swarm, Aro, Ward, Swan, Seward, Saar, Shao

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Where is the Swaro family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swaro. 72% of Swaro men worked as a Loader. .

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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

  • Loader
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Swaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaro 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Swaro. 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 55 military records available for the last name Swaro. For the veterans among your Swaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaro lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Swaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swaro in 1968 was 58, and 77 in 1992.

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