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Swarr Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwär or Schwar .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sparr, Warm, Stark, Starr, Smarr, Snarr, Spark, Sperr, Star, Swab

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Where is the Swarr family from?

You can see how Swarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Swarr families living in Suffolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Swarr's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Swarr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swarr. 100% of Swarr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarr 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Swarr. 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 154 military records available for the last name Swarr. For the veterans among your Swarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Swarr in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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