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Swigler Family History

Swigler 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: Sigler, Swingler, Swagler, Swidler, Swiger, Seigler, Stigler, Spiller

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Where is the Swigler family from?

You can see how Swigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swigler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swigler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Swigler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swigler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swigler 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 158 census records available for the last name Swigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swigler 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Swigler. 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 55 military records available for the last name Swigler. For the veterans among your Swigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swigler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Swigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swigler in 1975 was 80, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swigler 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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