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Swadel Family History

Swadel 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: Stadel, Swader, Wadel, Shadel, Wade, Savel, Sandel, Sindel, Adel

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Where is the Swadel family from?

You can see how Swadel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swadel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Swadel families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Swadel family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Swadel's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Swadel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swadel 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 205 census records available for the last name Swadel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swadel 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Swadel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Swadel. For the veterans among your Swadel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swadel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Swadel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swadel in 1978 was 59, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swadel 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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