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Swandal Family History

Swandal Name 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: Sandal, Swanda, Sandel, Sandall, Sandahl, Handal, Sanda, Andal

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Where is the Swandal family from?

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

What did your Swandal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swandal. 67% of Swandal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Swandal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swandal 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 Swandal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Swandal. For the veterans among your Swandal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swandal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Swandal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swandal in 1968 was 47, and 93 in 1999.

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