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Swaker Family History

Swaker Surname 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: Staker, Swager, Saker, Waker, Swader, Shaker, Swaner, Sayer, Baker

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Where is the Swaker family from?

You can see how Swaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swaker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Swaker families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Swaker's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Swaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaker 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 Swaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swaker. 100% of Swaker men worked as a Cowman and 100% of Swaker 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Swaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaker 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Swaker. 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 51 military records available for the last name Swaker. For the veterans among your Swaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaker lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Swaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swaker in 1983 was 68, and 69 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaker 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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