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Swearinger Family History

Swearinger Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Swearingen a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swearinger family from?

You can see how Swearinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swearinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Swearinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Swearinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swearinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swearinger 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 Swearinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swearinger. 25% of Swearinger men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Swearinger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swearinger were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Swearinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Swearinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearinger 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Swearinger. 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 736 military records available for the last name Swearinger. For the veterans among your Swearinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Swearinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swearinger in 1960 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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