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Swerlein Family History

Swerlein 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: Werlein, Serlin, Bierlein, Eberlein, Sherlin, Berlin, Serafin, Merlin

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Where is the Swerlein family from?

You can see how Swerlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swerlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Swerlein families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Swerlein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swerlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerlein 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 Swerlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Matron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swerlein. 60% of Swerlein men worked as a Printer and 100% of Swerlein women worked as a Matron.

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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

  • Printer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Matron
    100%

What Swerlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Swerlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerlein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swerlein. 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 Swerlein. For the veterans among your Swerlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Swerlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swerlein in 1966 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swerlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerlein 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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