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Swerbrick Family History

Swerbrick 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: Swarbrick, Sherrick, Herrick, Merrick, Derrick, Gerrick, Wernick

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Where is the Swerbrick family from?

You can see how Swerbrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerbrick family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Swerbrick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Swerbrick families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swerbrick's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Swerbrick families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerbrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Swerbrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerbrick 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Swerbrick. 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 2 military records available for the last name Swerbrick. For the veterans among your Swerbrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerbrick lifespan?

Average Swerbrick life expectancy in 1987 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerbrick 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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