This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Swellam family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Swellam Family History

Swellam 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: Stella, Sella, Swetnam, Kellam, Wollam, Sellar, Swehla, Seller

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Swellam family from?

You can see how Swellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swellam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swellam family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swellam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swellam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swellam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Swellam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Swellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swellam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Swellam

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Swellam. 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.

View all Swellam immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Swellam. For the veterans among your Swellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Swellam military records

You've only scratched the surface of Swellam family history

Discover More

What is the average Swellam lifespan?

Average Swellam life expectancy in 1999 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swellam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swellam 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Swellam family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial