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Swearingum Family History

Swearingum 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: Swearingen, Swearinger, Swearingin, Swaringen, Wearing, Spearing

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Where is the Swearingum family from?

You can see how Swearingum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearingum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swearingum families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Swearingum's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Swearingum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swearingum 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 Swearingum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swearingum. 100% of Swearingum men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Swearingum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Swearingum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearingum 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 Swearingum. 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 2 military records available for the last name Swearingum. For the veterans among your Swearingum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearingum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Swearingum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swearingum in 1967 was 63, and 64 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swearingum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swearingum 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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