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Swetel Family History

Swetel 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: Siegel, Sweet, Swett, Sweger, Wedel, Stetzel, Swets, Segel, Skeel

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Where is the Swetel family from?

You can see how Swetel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Swetel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Swetel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swetel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swetel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Swetel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Swetel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Swetel. For the veterans among your Swetel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Swetel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swetel in 1967 was 43, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetel 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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