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Swartley Family History

Swartley Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of South German Schwertle or Swertlin diminutive variants of Schwerdt.

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


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Where is the Swartley family from?

You can see how Swartley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swartley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swartley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Swartley families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Swartley's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Swartley families in 1891.
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What did your Swartley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swartley. 18% of Swartley men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Swartley women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swartley were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swartley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swartley 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Swartley. 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 809 military records available for the last name Swartley. For the veterans among your Swartley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swartley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Swartley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swartley in 1956 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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