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Swahl Family History

Swahl 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: Wahl, Stahl, Swahn, Sahl, Wall, Saul, Shah, Ahl, Swan, Strahl

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Where is the Swahl family from?

You can see how Swahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swahl family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Swahl's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Swahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swahl 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 39 census records available for the last name Swahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swahl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swahl. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swahl. For the veterans among your Swahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swahl lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Swahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Swahl in 1986 was 87, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swahl 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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