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Swaverly Family History

Swaverly 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: Swavely, Haverly, Snavely, Stavely, Siverly, Swagerty, Caverly

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Where is the Swaverly family from?

You can see how Swaverly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaverly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaverly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Swaverly families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Swaverly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swaverly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaverly 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 144 census records available for the last name Swaverly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaverly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swaverly. 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 31 military records available for the last name Swaverly. For the veterans among your Swaverly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaverly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Swaverly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Swaverly in 1965 was 86, and 92 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaverly 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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