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Swoyer Family History

Swoyer Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Swire.

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


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Where is the Swoyer family from?

You can see how Swoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swoyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Swoyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swoyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swoyer families in 1911.
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What did your Swoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swoyer. 33% of Swoyer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Swoyer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swoyer were Operator and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swoyer 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Swoyer. 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 845 military records available for the last name Swoyer. For the veterans among your Swoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swoyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Swoyer in 1962 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

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