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Sworn Family History

Sworn Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sworn family from?

You can see how Sworn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sworn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sworn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Sworn families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sworn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sworn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sworn 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 Sworn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sworn. 100% of Sworn men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Sworn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

What Sworn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sworn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sworn 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Sworn. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Sworn. For the veterans among your Sworn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sworn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1996, in the United States, Sworn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sworn in 1956 was 34, and 45 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sworn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sworn 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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