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Swearo Family History

Swearo 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: Wear, Sears, Spear, Swarr, Sheard, Suero, Sweers, Swart, Shear, Weary

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Where is the Swearo family from?

You can see how Swearo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearo family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Swearo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Swearo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swearo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swearo 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 12 census records available for the last name Swearo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearo 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 Swearo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swearo. For the veterans among your Swearo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearo lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swearo

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