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Swarbrick Family History

Swarbrick Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Swarbrick Hall in Weeton with Preese (Lancashire) probably from an Old English personal name Swart Swarta or perhaps Old English sweart Old Norse svartr ‘black dark’.

It is likely that the name reflects a geographical feature or characteristic of the area.

The elements of the name suggest a connection to the coloration of the landscape, possibly referring to dark hills or slopes.

The use of both Old English and Old Norse terms highlights the historical linguistic influences in the region.

Thus, Swarbrick Hall encompasses both cultural and geographical significance in Lancashire's heritage.

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


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You can see how Swarbrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarbrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swarbrick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,287 Swarbrick families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Swarbrick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swarbrick families in 1891.
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What did your Swarbrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swarbrick. 16% of Swarbrick men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Swarbrick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swarbrick were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Joiner
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Swarbrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Swarbrick in 1958 was 37, and 48 in 2004.

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