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Swordling Family History

Swordling 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: Nordling, Woodling, Goodling, Worthing, Wendling, Sterling, Werling

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Where is the Swordling family from?

You can see how Swordling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swordling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swordling family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swordling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swordling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swordling 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 17 census records available for the last name Swordling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swordling 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Swordling. 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 Swordling. For the veterans among your Swordling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swordling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Swordling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Swordling in 1969 was 84, and 45 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swordling 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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