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Swagler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwägler an occupational name for a musician who played the fife from Middle High German swegel.

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


Similar surnames: Swanger, Spangler, Waller, Stadler, Stabler, Sadler, Wager, Nagler

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Where is the Swagler family from?

You can see how Swagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swagler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swagler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swagler families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Swagler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Swagler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swagler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tinsmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swagler. 100% of Swagler men worked as a Tinsmith. .

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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

  • Tinsmith
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swagler 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Swagler. 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 181 military records available for the last name Swagler. For the veterans among your Swagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swagler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Swagler in 1962 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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