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Swardell Family History

Swardell 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: Wardell, Cardell, Kardell, Wartell, Waddell, Sardella, Sandell

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Where is the Swardell family from?

You can see how Swardell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swardell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swardell families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Swardell families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swardell's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Swardell families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Swardell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swardell 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 Swardell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swardell. For the veterans among your Swardell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swardell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Swardell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swardell in 1966 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swardell 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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