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Swearingan Family History

Swearingan 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: Swearingen, Swearingin, Swaringen, Swearinger, Swearengen, Swearengin

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Where is the Swearingan family from?

You can see how Swearingan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearingan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swearingan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swearingan families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swearingan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Swearingan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swearingan 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 Swearingan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swearingan. 34% of Swearingan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swearingan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swearingan were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Faller
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Swearingan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Swearingan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearingan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swearingan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Swearingan. For the veterans among your Swearingan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearingan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Swearingan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swearingan in 1970 was 57, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swearingan 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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