This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Swendle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Swendle Family History

Swendle 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: Swindle, Wendle, Weddle, Windle, Swingle, Kendle, Wendler, Spindle

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Swendle family from?

You can see how Swendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swendle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Swendle families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Swendle family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Swendle's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Swendle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swendle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Swendle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Swendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swendle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Swendle

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Swendle. 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.

View all Swendle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Swendle. For the veterans among your Swendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Swendle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Swendle family history

Discover More

What is the average Swendle lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swendle 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swendle

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Swendle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial