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Swarter Family History

Swarter 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: Swarner, Carter, Sartor, Warner, Salter, Swanger, Water, Sauter

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Where is the Swarter family from?

You can see how Swarter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swarter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Swarter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swarter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swarter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarter 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 123 census records available for the last name Swarter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swarter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Swarter. For the veterans among your Swarter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Swarter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Swarter in 1971 was 78, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swarter 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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