This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Swartsman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Swartsman Family History

Swartsman 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: Saltsman, Sportsman, Wartman, Shvartsman, Warman, Wortman, Hartman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Swartsman family from?

You can see how Swartsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swartsman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swartsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Swartsman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Swartsman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Swartsman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swartsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Swartsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swartsman. 100% of Swartsman men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Swartsman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Swartsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Swartsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swartsman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Swartsman

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Swartsman. 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.

View all Swartsman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Swartsman. For the veterans among your Swartsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Swartsman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Swartsman family history

Discover More

What is the average Swartsman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swartsman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swartsman

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Swartsman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial