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Swears Family History

Swears 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: Sears, Sweers, Stears, Shears, Spears, Wears, Wear, Syers, Spear

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Where is the Swears family from?

You can see how Swears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swears family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swears families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Swears families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Swears's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Swears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swears 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 Swears ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swears. 50% of Swears men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Swears women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swears were Barber and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Barber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Swears family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swears 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Swears. 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 417 military records available for the last name Swears. For the veterans among your Swears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swears lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Swears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Swears in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swears

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swears 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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