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Sweedler Family History

Sweedler 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, Sweetser, Wendler, Seidler, Swindler, Tweedle, Needler

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Where is the Sweedler family from?

You can see how Sweedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweedler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sweedler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sweedler families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sweedler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sweedler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweedler 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 Sweedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweedler. 25% of Sweedler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sweedler women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bartender
    17%
  • Attorney
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sweedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Sweedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweedler 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Sweedler. 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 71 military records available for the last name Sweedler. For the veterans among your Sweedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweedler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sweedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sweedler in 1962 was 81, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweedler 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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