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Swagel Family History

Swagel 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: Swager, Sagel, Slagel, Savel, Siegel, Sager, Swanger, Sage, Wager

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Where is the Swagel family from?

You can see how Swagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Swagel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swagel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swagel 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 Swagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swagel. 63% of Swagel men worked as a Farming and 100% of Swagel women 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

  • Farming
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Swagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Swagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swagel 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 Swagel. 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 116 military records available for the last name Swagel. For the veterans among your Swagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swagel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swagel in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swagel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swagel 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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