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Swegle Family History

Swegle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwegel a metonymic occupational name for a musician from Middle High German swegele ‘fife’ (see Swagler).

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


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Where is the Swegle family from?

You can see how Swegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swegle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swegle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Swegle families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swegle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swegle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swegle 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 Swegle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swegle. 32% of Swegle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Swegle women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Swegle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swegle 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 Swegle. 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 258 military records available for the last name Swegle. For the veterans among your Swegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swegle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Swegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Swegle in 1965 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swegle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swegle 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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