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Slwort Family History

Slwort 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: Slott, Sword, Short, Swart, Sloat, Swor, Alworth, Sport, Lord, Albert

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Where is the Slwort family from?

You can see how Slwort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slwort family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Slwort families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slwort's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Slwort families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slwort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Slwort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slwort 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Slwort. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slwort. For the veterans among your Slwort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slwort 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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