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Swartzell Family History

Swartzell Surname Meaning

Altered variant of Swartzel.

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


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Where is the Swartzell family from?

You can see how Swartzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swartzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swartzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Swartzell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Swartzell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swartzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swartzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swartzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swartzell. 19% of Swartzell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Swartzell women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Accountant
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Swartzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swartzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swartzell 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Swartzell. 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 340 military records available for the last name Swartzell. For the veterans among your Swartzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swartzell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swartzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swartzell in 1964 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swartzell 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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