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Sweddall Family History

Sweddall 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: Siddall, Swindall, Weddell, Weddle, Kendall, Sandall, Reddell

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Where is the Sweddall family from?

You can see how Sweddall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweddall family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Sweddall families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Sweddall families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweddall's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sweddall families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Sweddall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweddall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sweddall. 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 Sweddall. For the veterans among your Sweddall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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