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Swopshire Family History

Swopshire 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: Shropshire, Lopshire, Hampshire, Lampshire, Wilshire, Spire, Cheshire

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Where is the Swopshire family from?

You can see how Swopshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swopshire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swopshire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swopshire family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swopshire's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Swopshire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swopshire 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 Swopshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swopshire. 34% of Swopshire 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Swopshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Swopshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swopshire 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 Swopshire. 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 19 military records available for the last name Swopshire. For the veterans among your Swopshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swopshire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Swopshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swopshire in 1966 was 66, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swopshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swopshire 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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