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Swindale Family History

Swindale Surname Meaning

see Swindell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swindale family from?

You can see how Swindale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swindale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swindale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Swindale families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Swindale's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Swindale families in 1891.
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What did your Swindale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewery Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swindale. 50% of Swindale men worked as a Brewery Labourer and 84% of Swindale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swindale were Engineering Draughtsman and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brewery Labourer
    50%
  • Engineering Draughtsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Home Duties
    5%

What Swindale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swindale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swindale 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Swindale. 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 166 military records available for the last name Swindale. For the veterans among your Swindale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swindale lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Swindale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swindale in 1974 was 75, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swindale 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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