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Sewple Family History

Sewple Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Semple, Seiple, Temple, Sewell, Selle, Supple, Staple, Segale, Serpe

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Where is the Sewple family from?

You can see how Sewple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewple family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Sewple families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewple's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sewple families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Sewple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewple 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sewple. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Sewple. For the veterans among your Sewple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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