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Swarey Family History

Swarey Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swarey family from?

You can see how Swarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swarey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Swarey family living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 10% of all the recorded Swarey's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Swarey families in 1891.
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What did your Swarey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swarey. 42% of Swarey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Swarey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swarey were Tenant and Labor.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Tenant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Swarey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Swarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarey 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Swarey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Swarey. For the veterans among your Swarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Swarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Swarey in 1972 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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