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Swarva Family History

Swarva 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: Sava, Sarka, Salva, Warga, Swarr, Sarna, Sharma, Scarpa, Stava, Sara

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Where is the Swarva family from?

You can see how Swarva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swarva family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swarva's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Swarva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarva 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 19 census records available for the last name Swarva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarva 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Swarva. 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 16 military records available for the last name Swarva. For the veterans among your Swarva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarva lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Swarva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swarva in 1972 was 54, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swarva 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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