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Swickler Family History

Swickler 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: Stickler, Spickler, Sickler, Zwicker, Winkler, Wicker, Seckler

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Where is the Swickler family from?

You can see how Swickler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swickler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swickler family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swickler's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Swickler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swickler 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 Swickler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swickler. 100% of Swickler women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Swickler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Swickler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swickler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swickler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swickler. For the veterans among your Swickler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swickler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Swickler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swickler in 1969 was 61, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swickler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swickler 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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