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Where is the Swyre family from?

You can see how Swyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swyre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swyre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Swyre families living in Dorset. This was about 68% of all the recorded Swyre's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Swyre families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swyre 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 264 census records available for the last name Swyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swyre 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Swyre. 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 12 military records available for the last name Swyre. For the veterans among your Swyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swyre lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Swyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swyre in 1968 was 94, and 97 in 2004.

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