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Swatzel Family History

Swatzel 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: Swatzell, Swartzel, Stanzel, Stetzel, Schatzel, Ratzel, Shatzer

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Where is the Swatzel family from?

You can see how Swatzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swatzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Swatzel families living in Tennessee. This was about 79% of all the recorded Swatzel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Swatzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatzel 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 Swatzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swatzel. 63% of Swatzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Swatzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Swatzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatzel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Swatzel. 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 Swatzel. For the veterans among your Swatzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatzel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Swatzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Swatzel in 1966 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swatzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatzel 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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