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Swert Family History

Swert 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: Sweet, Swett, Wert, Swart, Sweat, Ewert, Stern, Ewart, Egert, Sera

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Where is the Swert family from?

You can see how Swert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Swert family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Swert families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swert 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 Swert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swert. 100% of Swert 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swert 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Swert. 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 197 military records available for the last name Swert. For the veterans among your Swert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Swert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Swert in 1968 was 94, and 58 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swert 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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