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Swiler Family History

Swiler 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: Seiler, Swier, Siler, Swidler, Wiler, Swider, Sailer, Swiger, Seller

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Where is the Swiler family from?

You can see how Swiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Swiler families living in Staffordshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Swiler's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Swiler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiler 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 Swiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swiler. 34% of Swiler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swiler women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Swiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiler 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Swiler. 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 243 military records available for the last name Swiler. For the veterans among your Swiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Swiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swiler in 1955 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swiler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiler 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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