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Swindall Name Meaning

English: variant of Swindell .

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


Similar surnames: Swindoll, Swindle, Swindells, Windell, Wiswall, Tyndall, Swindell

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Where is the Swindall family from?

You can see how Swindall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swindall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swindall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Swindall families living in Alberta. This was about 29% of all the recorded Swindall's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Swindall families in 1911.
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What did your Swindall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swindall. 32% of Swindall men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Swindall women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swindall were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Swindall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swindall 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Swindall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Swindall. For the veterans among your Swindall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swindall lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Swindall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Swindall in 1950 was 38, and 67 in 2003.

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