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Swearns Family History

Swearns 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: Stearns, Sears, Mearns, Warns, Kearns, Sweers, Skeans, Swarts, Stearn

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Swearns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearns 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swearns. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Swearns. For the veterans among your Swearns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearns lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Swearns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swearns in 1962 was 81, and 69 in 1999.

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