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Swadon Family History

Swadon 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: Seaton, Swan, Seddon, Swain, Badon, Shadow, Wason, Nadon, Swanton

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Where is the Swadon family from?

You can see how Swadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swadon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Swadon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Swadon families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Swadon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swadon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Swadon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swadon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swadon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Swadon. For the veterans among your Swadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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