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Swerline Family History

Swerline 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, Esterline, Sterling, Werling, Sheline, Sperling, Zwerling

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Where is the Swerline family from?

You can see how Swerline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerline family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swerline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Swerline families living in Ohio. This was about 95% of all the recorded Swerline's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swerline families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerline 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 162 census records available for the last name Swerline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerline 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swerline. 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 17 military records available for the last name Swerline. For the veterans among your Swerline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerline lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Swerline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swerline in 1964 was 50, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swerline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerline 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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