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Swyear Family History

Swyear 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: Sayer, Wear, Styer, Sawyer, Spear, Dwyer, Seyer, Cwynar, Swier, Shear

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Swyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swyear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swyear. 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 49 military records available for the last name Swyear. For the veterans among your Swyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swyear lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Swyear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swyear in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swyear 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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