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Switale Family History

Switale 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: Spitale, Switala, Vitale, Spittle, Spinale, Swingle, Swindle, Smittle

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Where is the Switale family from?

You can see how Switale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Switale families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Switale's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Switale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switale 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 16 census records available for the last name Switale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switale 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Switale. 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 military records available for the last name Switale. For the veterans among your Switale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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