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Swaffar Family History

Swaffar Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Swaffar family from?

You can see how Swaffar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaffar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaffar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Swaffar family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaffar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Swaffar families in 1891.
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What did your Swaffar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swaffar. 82% of Swaffar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swaffar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swaffar were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Swaffar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Swaffar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaffar 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Swaffar. 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 209 military records available for the last name Swaffar. For the veterans among your Swaffar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaffar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swaffar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swaffar in 1963 was 30, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaffar 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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