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Swares Family History

Swares 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: Swales, Soares, Swarts, Swires, Wares, Sales, Mares, Scales, Bares

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Where is the Swares family from?

You can see how Swares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swares family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swares families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Swares families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Swares's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Swares families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swares 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 Swares ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swares. 100% of Swares 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 210 census records available for the last name Swares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swares 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Swares. 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 19 military records available for the last name Swares. For the veterans among your Swares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swares lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Swares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swares in 1997 was 28, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swares 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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