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Swindler Family History

Swindler Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of South German Schwindler a nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German swindeln ‘to swindle’.

English: variant of either Swindells or Swindlehurst or Swinley a habitational name from Swinley (Lancashire).

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


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Where is the Swindler family from?

You can see how Swindler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swindler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swindler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Swindler families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Swindler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swindler families in 1891.
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What did your Swindler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swindler. 50% of Swindler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Swindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swindler 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Swindler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Swindler. For the veterans among your Swindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swindler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Swindler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swindler in 1944 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swindler 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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