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Swoard Family History

Swoard 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: Sword, Sward, Soard, Ward, Seward, Coard, Swords, Savard, Swarr

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Where is the Swoard family from?

You can see how Swoard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Swoard families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Swoard family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swoard's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Swoard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Swoard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swoard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Swoard. 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 79 military records available for the last name Swoard. For the veterans among your Swoard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swoard lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Swoard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swoard in 1976 was 60, and 34 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swoard 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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