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Swiller Family History

Swiller 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: Spiller, Siller, Stiller, Willer, Shiller, Swidler, Swilley, Seller

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Where is the Swiller family from?

You can see how Swiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Swiller families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Swiller's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Swiller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiller 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 Swiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swiller. 34% of Swiller men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Swiller women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swiller were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Plasterer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Swiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Swiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiller 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Swiller. 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 47 military records available for the last name Swiller. For the veterans among your Swiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiller lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Swiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swiller in 1959 was 56, and 54 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiller 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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