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Swearingin Family History

Swearingin Surname Meaning

Variant of Swearingen a surname of Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Swearingin family from?

You can see how Swearingin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearingin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swearingin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Swearingin families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Swearingin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swearingin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swearingin 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 Swearingin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swearingin. 37% of Swearingin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Swearingin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swearingin were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Swearingin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swearingin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearingin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Swearingin. 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 545 military records available for the last name Swearingin. For the veterans among your Swearingin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearingin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swearingin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swearingin in 1962 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swearingin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swearingin 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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