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Swerhun Family History

Swerhun 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: Stern, Serlin, Verdun, Sherman, Skehan, Sterken, Sheehan, Servin

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Where is the Swerhun family from?

You can see how Swerhun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerhun family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Swerhun families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swerhun's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Swerhun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerhun 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 Swerhun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swerhun. 100% of Swerhun men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swerhun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Swerhun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerhun 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Swerhun. 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 7 military records available for the last name Swerhun. For the veterans among your Swerhun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerhun lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Swerhun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Swerhun in 1971 was 81, and 47 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swerhun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerhun 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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