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Sworm Family History

Sworm 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: Sword, Storm, Worm, Swor, Swarm, Som, Stork, Shore, Work, Sturm

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Where is the Sworm family from?

You can see how Sworm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sworm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sworm families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Sworm families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sworm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sworm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sworm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sworm ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Sworm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sworm 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sworm. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sworm. For the veterans among your Sworm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sworm lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Sworm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sworm in 1966 was 90, and 80 in 1992.

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