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Swallowell Family History

Swallowell 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: Swalwell, Hallowell, Hollowell, Swallow, Stillwell, Halliwell

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Where is the Swallowell family from?

You can see how Swallowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swallowell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Swallowell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Swallowell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swallowell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swallowell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Swallowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallowell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Swallowell. 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 Swallowell. For the veterans among your Swallowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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