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Swangler Family History

Swangler 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: Swanger, Spangler, Swingler, Swagler, Stangler, Wangler, Stanger

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Where is the Swangler family from?

You can see how Swangler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swangler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swangler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swangler families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Swangler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Swangler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swangler 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 Swangler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swangler. 100% of Swangler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Swangler women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Swangler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Swangler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swangler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swangler. 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 117 military records available for the last name Swangler. For the veterans among your Swangler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swangler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Swangler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swangler in 1966 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swangler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swangler 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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