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Swerdlin Family History

Swerdlin 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: Serlin, Sherlin, Swerdlow, Berlin, Serafin, Merlin, Sellin, Weldin

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Where is the Swerdlin family from?

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

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swerdlin. 100% of Swerdlin men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Swerdlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swerdlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Swerdlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerdlin 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Swerdlin. 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 55 military records available for the last name Swerdlin. For the veterans among your Swerdlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerdlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Swerdlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swerdlin in 1964 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swerdlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerdlin 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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