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Swhr Family History

Swhr 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: Suhr, Sahr, Sohr, Swor, Sehr, Shi, Nohr, Swan, Saar, Kehr

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Where is the Swhr family from?

You can see how Swhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swhr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swhr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Swhr families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Swhr's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Swhr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Swhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swhr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swhr. 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 Swhr. For the veterans among your Swhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swhr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swhr 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swhr

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