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Swisler Family History

Swisler 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: Sisler, Swidler, Wisler, Swisher, Shisler, Spiller, Sisley, Meisler

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Where is the Swisler family from?

You can see how Swisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swisler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Swisler families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Swisler's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Swisler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swisler 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 Swisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swisler. 39% of Swisler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%

What Swisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Swisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swisler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Swisler. 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 32 military records available for the last name Swisler. For the veterans among your Swisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swisler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Swisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swisler in 1964 was 83, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swisler 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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