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Swarskey Family History

Swarskey 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: Sharkey, Starkey, Swasey, Swirsky, Waskey, Swartley, Parsley, Worsley

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Where is the Swarskey family from?

You can see how Swarskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarskey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Swarskey families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Swarskey's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Swarskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarskey 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 13 census records available for the last name Swarskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarskey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swarskey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swarskey. For the veterans among your Swarskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swarskey

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