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Swire Family History

Swire Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Squire from a northern form of the word.

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


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Where is the Swire family from?

You can see how Swire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Swire families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Swire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swire 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 Swire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Swire. 50% of Swire men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swire women worked as a Student.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Swire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Swire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swire 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Swire. 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 697 military records available for the last name Swire. For the veterans among your Swire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swire lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Swire in 1964 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swire 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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