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Swor Family History

Swor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwör itself a variant of Schwer. The surname Schwör is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Swor family from?

You can see how Swor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Swor families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swor's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Swor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swor 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 Swor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swor. 27% of Swor men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Swor women worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Swor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swor 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Swor. 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 554 military records available for the last name Swor. For the veterans among your Swor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swor lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Swor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Swor in 1944 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swor 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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