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Swindoll Family History

Swindoll Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Swindell.

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


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Where is the Swindoll family from?

You can see how Swindoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swindoll family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swindoll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Swindoll families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Swindoll's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Swindoll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swindoll 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 Swindoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swindoll. 75% of Swindoll men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    75%
  • Operator
    25%

What Swindoll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Swindoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swindoll 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Swindoll. 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 169 military records available for the last name Swindoll. For the veterans among your Swindoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swindoll lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Swindoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swindoll in 1959 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swindoll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swindoll 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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