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Swankler Family History

Swankler 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: Sandler, Swanger, Winkler, Spangler, Swingler, Slanker, Swagler

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Where is the Swankler family from?

You can see how Swankler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swankler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Swankler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swankler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swankler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swankler 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 Swankler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stogie Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swankler. 100% of Swankler women worked as a Stogie Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stogie Work
    100%

What Swankler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Swankler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swankler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swankler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swankler. For the veterans among your Swankler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swankler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Swankler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Swankler in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swankler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swankler 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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