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Swindler Name 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 Swindlehurst or Swinley a habitational name from Swinley (Lancashire).

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


Similar surnames: Spindler, Swindle, Siedler, Schindler, Swingler, Seidler, Swingley

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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 1840 there were 9 Swindler families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Swindler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Swindler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swindler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swindler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swindler. 36% of Swindler men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Swindler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swindler were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Nurse
    10%
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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 USA, 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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