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Swearman Family History

Swearman 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: Spearman, Stearman, Shearman, Sweatman, Warman, Dearman, Sherman

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Where is the Swearman family from?

You can see how Swearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swearman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Swearman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Swearman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swearman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swearman 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 Swearman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swearman. 100% of Swearman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swearman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Swearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Swearman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Swearman. For the veterans among your Swearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Swearman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Swearman in 1967 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swearman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swearman 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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