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Swingle Family History

Swingle Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Swinger with r/l substitution.

Possibly an Americanized form of German Zwingel a topographic name from Middle High German zwingel ‘citadel’.

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


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Where is the Swingle family from?

You can see how Swingle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swingle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swingle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Swingle families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swingle's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Swingle families in 1911.
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What did your Swingle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swingle. 100% of Swingle 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Swingle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swingle 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Swingle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Swingle. For the veterans among your Swingle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swingle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Swingle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Swingle in 1953 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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