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Swillinger Family History

Swillinger 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: Willinger, Stillinger, Dillinger, Fillinger, Killinger, Schillinger

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Where is the Swillinger family from?

You can see how Swillinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swillinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swillinger families living in Arkansas. This was about 17% of all the recorded Swillinger's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Swillinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swillinger 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 Swillinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties (unpaid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swillinger. 100% of Swillinger women worked as a House Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • House Duties (unpaid)
    100%

What Swillinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Swillinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swillinger 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Swillinger. 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 54 military records available for the last name Swillinger. For the veterans among your Swillinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swillinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Swillinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swillinger in 1968 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swillinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swillinger 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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