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Swerdlow Family History

Swerdlow Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): altered form of Sverdlov .

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


Similar surnames: Swerdloff, Serlin, Worlow, Sherrow, Strelow, Perlow, Ledlow, Waldow

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Where is the Swerdlow family from?

You can see how Swerdlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerdlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Swerdlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Swerdlow family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swerdlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swerdlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerdlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swerdlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swerdlow. 100% of Swerdlow 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Swerdlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerdlow 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Swerdlow. 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 172 military records available for the last name Swerdlow. For the veterans among your Swerdlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerdlow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Swerdlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swerdlow in 1955 was 33, and 88 in 2004.

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