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Swehla Family History

Swehla Name Meaning

Altered form of Svehla .

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


Similar surnames: Gehl, Werra, Chesla, Yehl, Sweda, Stella, Sehl, Swegle, Sella, Bella

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Where is the Swehla family from?

You can see how Swehla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swehla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swehla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Swehla families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Swehla's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Swehla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swehla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swehla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swehla. 34% of Swehla men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Swehla women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swehla were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%
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What Swehla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swehla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swehla 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Swehla. 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 209 military records available for the last name Swehla. For the veterans among your Swehla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swehla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swehla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swehla in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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