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Swerdlick Family History

Swerdlick 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: Shedlock, Wernick, Sherlock, Sellick, Sheldrick, Warlick, Oberdick

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Where is the Swerdlick family from?

You can see how Swerdlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerdlick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Swerdlick families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Swerdlick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swerdlick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerdlick 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 88 census records available for the last name Swerdlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerdlick 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Swerdlick. 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 42 military records available for the last name Swerdlick. For the veterans among your Swerdlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerdlick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Swerdlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Swerdlick in 1961 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerdlick 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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