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Swaser Family History

Swaser 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: Waser, Swager, Swasey, Swader, Staser, Swaner, Sayer, Washer, Fraser

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Where is the Swaser family from?

You can see how Swaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swaser families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Swaser families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Swaser's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Swaser families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaser 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 Swaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swaser. 67% of Swaser men worked as a 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

  • Labor
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Swaser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Swaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaser 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Swaser. 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 49 military records available for the last name Swaser. For the veterans among your Swaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Swaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swaser in 1970 was 87, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaser 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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