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Swaer Family History

Swaer 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: Shaer, Swarr, Swager, Swier, Skaer, Swader, Swaner, Sayer, Baer, Swan

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Where is the Swaer family from?

You can see how Swaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Swaer families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Swaer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaer 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 Swaer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swaer. 100% of Swaer men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Swaer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Swaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Swaer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Swaer. For the veterans among your Swaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Swaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Swaer in 1960 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaer 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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