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Swarley Family History

Swarley 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: Swadley, Swalley, Starley, Swartley, Barley, Varley, Harley, Marley

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Where is the Swarley family from?

You can see how Swarley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swarley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Swarley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swarley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swarley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Swarley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swarley. 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 military records available for the last name Swarley. For the veterans among your Swarley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarley lifespan?

Average Swarley life expectancy in 1970 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swarley 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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