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Swedler Family History

Swedler 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: Siedler, Swidler, Sedler, Seller, Sandler, Weller, Medler, Stadler

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Where is the Swedler family from?

You can see how Swedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swedler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swedler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Swedler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 94% of all the recorded Swedler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swedler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swedler 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 Swedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swedler. 100% of Swedler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Swedler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Swedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Swedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swedler 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Swedler. 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 42 military records available for the last name Swedler. For the veterans among your Swedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swedler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Swedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Swedler in 1957 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swedler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swedler 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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