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Swilling Family History

Swilling Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Zwilling.

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


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Where is the Swilling family from?

You can see how Swilling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swilling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swilling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Swilling families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Swilling's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Swilling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swilling 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 Swilling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swilling. 31% of Swilling men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Swilling women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swilling were Farming and Farming.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

What Swilling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swilling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swilling 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Swilling. 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 712 military records available for the last name Swilling. For the veterans among your Swilling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swilling lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Swilling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swilling in 1951 was 40, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swilling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swilling 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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