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Swret Family History

Swret 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: Sweet, Street, Syrett, Swett, Sires, Wren, Streit, Swem, Foret, Samet

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Where is the Swret family from?

You can see how Swret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swret family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Swret families living in Channel Islands. This was about 71% of all the recorded Swret's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Swret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swret 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 59 census records available for the last name Swret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swret 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swret. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swret. For the veterans among your Swret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swret lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swret 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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