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Swallwell Family History

Swallwell Surname Meaning

see Swalwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Swallwell family from?

You can see how Swallwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swallwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swallwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Swallwell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Swallwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Swallwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Swallwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallwell 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Swallwell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Swallwell. For the veterans among your Swallwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swallwell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Swallwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swallwell in 1978 was 23, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swallwell 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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