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Swearington Family History

Swearington 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: Swearingen, Swearingin, Cherrington, Warrington, Warmington

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Where is the Swearington family from?

You can see how Swearington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swearington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Swearington family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swearington's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Swearington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swearington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swearington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swearington. 46% of Swearington men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Swearington women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swearington were Helper and Houseworker. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Helper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Houseworker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swearington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearington 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Swearington. 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 151 military records available for the last name Swearington. For the veterans among your Swearington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearington lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Swearington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swearington in 1953 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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