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Swidal Family History

Swidal 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: Sandal, Seidel, Vidal, Sibal, Sidel, Switala, Seidl, Wical, Swider

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Where is the Swidal family from?

You can see how Swidal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swidal family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Swidal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Swidal families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swidal's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Swidal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swidal 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 43 census records available for the last name Swidal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swidal 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 Swidal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swidal. For the veterans among your Swidal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swidal lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Swidal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swidal in 1973 was 53, and 60 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swidal 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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