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Swearngin Family History

Swearngin 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: Swearingin, Swearengin, Swearingen, Swearengen, Swaringen, Wargin

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Where is the Swearngin family from?

You can see how Swearngin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearngin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swearngin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Swearngin families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Swearngin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Swearngin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swearngin 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 Swearngin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swearngin. 50% of Swearngin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swearngin women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Swearngin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Swearngin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearngin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swearngin. 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 241 military records available for the last name Swearngin. For the veterans among your Swearngin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearngin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Swearngin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Swearngin in 1958 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swearngin 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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