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Swainley Family History

Swainley 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: Stanley, Swinney, Shanley, Swingley, Ainley, Swaney, Swadley, Swailes

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Where is the Swainley family from?

You can see how Swainley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swainley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Swainley family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Swainley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Swainley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swainley 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 13 census records available for the last name Swainley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swainley 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 Swainley. 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 Swainley. For the veterans among your Swainley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swainley

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