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Swibel Family History

Swibel 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: Seibel, Sobel, Stiel, Zwiebel, Seidel, Swier, Heibel, Reibel, Sibal

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Where is the Swibel family from?

You can see how Swibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swibel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Swibel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swibel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swibel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swibel 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 Swibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldierprivate was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swibel. 100% of Swibel men worked as a Soldierprivate.

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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

  • Soldierprivate
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Swibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swibel 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Swibel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Swibel. For the veterans among your Swibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swibel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Swibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Swibel in 1974 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swibel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swibel 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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