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Swindle Family History

Swindle Surname Meaning

English: variant of Swindell. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Schwind(e)l.

A nickname from a diminutive of Middle High German swinde ‘wild impetuous’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swindle family from?

You can see how Swindle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swindle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swindle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 61 Swindle families living in Cumberland. This was about 23% of all the recorded Swindle's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Swindle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swindle 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 Swindle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Millwright and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swindle. 20% of Swindle men worked as a Millwright and 90% of Swindle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swindle were Motor Lorry Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Millwright
    20%
  • Joiner Woodwork
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Swindle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swindle 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Swindle. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Swindle. For the veterans among your Swindle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swindle lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Swindle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swindle in 1941 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swindle 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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