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Swissler Family History

Swissler 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: Wissler, Shissler, Kissler, Weissler, Sisler, Swingler, Sessler

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Where is the Swissler family from?

You can see how Swissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swissler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swissler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Swissler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Swissler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swissler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swissler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Swissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swissler 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Swissler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Swissler. For the veterans among your Swissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swissler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Swissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swissler in 1967 was 79, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swissler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swissler 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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