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Swatzell Family History

Swatzell Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Schwärzel Schwerzel, a nickname from a diminutive of Schwarz or of German Schwetzel, of uncertain origin.

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


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Where is the Swatzell family from?

You can see how Swatzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatzell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swatzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Swatzell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swatzell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swatzell families in 1911.
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What did your Swatzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swatzell. 36% of Swatzell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Swatzell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swatzell were Mechanic and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swatzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatzell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Swatzell. 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 319 military records available for the last name Swatzell. For the veterans among your Swatzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatzell lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Swatzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Swatzell in 1941 was 45, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatzell 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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