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Swetra Family History

Swetra 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: Serra, Sera, Swetnam, Seta, Swett, Petra, Shera, Sierra, Sferra

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swetra 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 21 census records available for the last name Swetra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetra 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swetra. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swetra. For the veterans among your Swetra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetra lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Swetra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swetra in 1979 was 60, and 90 in 2000.

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