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Swangle Family History

Swangle 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: Swingle, Spangle, Stangle, Wagle, Swanger, Angle, Single, Spangler

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Where is the Swangle family from?

You can see how Swangle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swangle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swangle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Swangle families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swangle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swangle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swangle 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 Swangle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swangle. 100% of Swangle men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swangle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Swangle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swangle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swangle. 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 18 military records available for the last name Swangle. For the veterans among your Swangle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swangle lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Swangle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swangle in 1980 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swangle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swangle 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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