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Swendell Family History

Swendell 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: Swindell, Wendell, Wendel, Pendell, Sandell, Sundell, Windell

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Where is the Swendell family from?

You can see how Swendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swendell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swendell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Swendell families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swendell's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Swendell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swendell 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 Swendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swendell. 100% of Swendell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Swendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swendell 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Swendell. 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 26 military records available for the last name Swendell. For the veterans among your Swendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swendell lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Swendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swendell in 1987 was 35, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swendell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swendell 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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