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Swora Family History

Swora 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, Skora, Swor, Mora, Serra, Arora, Bora, Stork, Shore, Sera

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Where is the Swora family from?

You can see how Swora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swora family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swora families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Swora family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Swora's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Swora families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swora 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 77 census records available for the last name Swora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swora 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Swora. 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 18 military records available for the last name Swora. For the veterans among your Swora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swora lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Swora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swora in 1963 was 56, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swora 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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