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Swaart Family History

Swaart 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: Swart, Saar, Saari, Ewart, Smart, Start, Swarr, Shuart, Skaar, Waara

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Where is the Swaart family from?

You can see how Swaart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaart family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Swaart family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaart's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Swaart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaart 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 17 census records available for the last name Swaart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaart 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Swaart. 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 9 military records available for the last name Swaart. For the veterans among your Swaart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaart lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Swaart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swaart in 1987 was 79, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaart 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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