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Swadley Family History

Swadley Surname Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Swadley family from?

You can see how Swadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swadley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Swadley families living in Durham. This was about 18% of all the recorded Swadley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Swadley families in 1891.
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What did your Swadley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swadley. 25% of Swadley men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Swadley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swadley were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Swadley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swadley 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Swadley. 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 649 military records available for the last name Swadley. For the veterans among your Swadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swadley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Swadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Swadley in 1954 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swadley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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