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Swindells Family History

Swindells Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): habitational name from Swindells Orchard in Cheadle (Cheshire) from Middle English swine ‘swine pig’ + delf ‘quarry ditch hole’ (plural delfes).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swindells family from?

You can see how Swindells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swindells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swindells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 836 Swindells families living in Cheshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Swindells's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Swindells families in 1891.
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What did your Swindells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swindells. 17% of Swindells men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Swindells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swindells were Joiner and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%
  • Joiner
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Swindells. For the veterans among your Swindells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swindells lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Swindells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swindells in 1953 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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