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Swerre Family History

Swerre 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: Sweere, Werre, Serra, Herre, Pierre, Serres, Sherry, Serge, Serpe

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Where is the Swerre family from?

You can see how Swerre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerre family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Swerre families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Swerre's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Swerre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerre 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 17 census records available for the last name Swerre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerre 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Swerre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swerre. For the veterans among your Swerre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerre lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Swerre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swerre in 1974 was 77, and 81 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerre 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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