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Swary Family History

Swary 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: Swamy, Swaby, Swarr, Swart, Sward, Swarm, Stary, Say, Geary, Ward

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Where is the Swary family from?

You can see how Swary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Swary families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Swary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swary 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 Swary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swary. 25% of Swary men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Swary women worked as a Domestic.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Swary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swary 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Swary. 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 72 military records available for the last name Swary. For the veterans among your Swary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Swary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swary in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swary 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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