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Swadling Family History

Swadling Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from Swaythling in Hampshire. The origin of the placename is likewise uncertain; most probably from Old English swathul ‘smoke mist’ or swethel ‘wrappings swaddling bands’ + the placename-forming suffix -ing.

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


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Where is the Swadling family from?

You can see how Swadling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swadling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swadling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Swadling families living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Swadling's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Swadling families in 1891.
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What did your Swadling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swadling. 46% of Swadling men worked as a Builders Labourer and 92% of Swadling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swadling were Police Constable and Invalid.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    46%
  • Lift Erector fitter
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Police Constable
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Invalid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Swadling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swadling 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Swadling. 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 396 military records available for the last name Swadling. For the veterans among your Swadling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swadling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swadling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Swadling in 1963 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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