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Swarner Family History

Swarner Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Swarner family from?

You can see how Swarner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swarner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Swarner families living in Glamorgan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Swarner's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Swarner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarner 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 Swarner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swarner. 41% of Swarner men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Swarner women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swarner were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Swarner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swarner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarner 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Swarner. 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 586 military records available for the last name Swarner. For the veterans among your Swarner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Swarner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swarner in 1954 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swarner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swarner 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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