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Swarson Family History

Swarson 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: Swanson, Sarson, Searson, Samson, Parson, Pearson, Wason, Swanston

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Where is the Swarson family from?

You can see how Swarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swarson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Swarson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swarson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swarson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarson 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 Swarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swarson. 100% of Swarson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Swarson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Swarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Swarson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Swarson. For the veterans among your Swarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarson lifespan?

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