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Swadell Family History

Swadell 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: Wadell, Adell, Shadwell, Waddell, Sandell, Swindell, Widell, Sundell

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Where is the Swadell family from?

You can see how Swadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swadell family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Swadell families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Swadell family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swadell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Swadell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swadell 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 59 census records available for the last name Swadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swadell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Swadell. 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 26 military records available for the last name Swadell. For the veterans among your Swadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swadell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Swadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swadell in 1968 was 73, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swadell 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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