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Swerdling Family History

Swerdling 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: Wendling, Sterling, Werling, Sperling, Zwerling, Serfling, Sherling

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Where is the Swerdling family from?

You can see how Swerdling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerdling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swerdling families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Swerdling's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Swerdling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerdling 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 47 census records available for the last name Swerdling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerdling 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Swerdling. 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 10 military records available for the last name Swerdling. For the veterans among your Swerdling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerdling lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Swerdling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swerdling in 1979 was 50, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerdling 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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