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Swarr Family History

Swarr Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwär or Schwar.

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


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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 1880 there were 77 Swarr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Swarr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swarr families in 1880.
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.
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What did your Swarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swarr. 42% of Swarr men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swarr women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swarr were Caretaker and Labor.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Caretaker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Swarr family records will you find?

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 Canada, 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swarr 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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