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Swfford Family History

Swfford 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: Sifford, Safford, Swafford, Swofford, Stafford, Gifford, Shuford

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Where is the Swfford family from?

You can see how Swfford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swfford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swfford families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swfford's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Swfford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swfford 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 Swfford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swfford. 100% of Swfford men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Swfford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Swfford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swfford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swfford. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swfford. For the veterans among your Swfford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swfford lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swfford

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