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Soward Family History

Soward Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Seward.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Soward family from?

You can see how Soward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 79 Soward families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Soward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soward families in 1891.
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What did your Soward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soward. 100% of Soward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Soward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soward 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Soward. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Soward. For the veterans among your Soward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soward lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Soward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Soward in 1953 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soward ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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