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Swengler Family History

Swengler 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: Swingler, Wengler, Spengler, Swanger, Singler, Swingle, Dengler

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Where is the Swengler family from?

You can see how Swengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swengler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swengler families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Swengler family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Swengler's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Swengler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swengler 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 Swengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swengler. 100% of Swengler 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 Swengler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Swengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swengler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Swengler. 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 96 military records available for the last name Swengler. For the veterans among your Swengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swengler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Swengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swengler in 1966 was 58, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swengler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swengler 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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