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Swindul Family History

Swindul 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: Sindel, Swindle, Swindell, Spindel, Swindall, Swindoll, Windus

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Where is the Swindul family from?

You can see how Swindul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swindul family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Swindul families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Swindul's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Swindul families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swindul 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 15 census records available for the last name Swindul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swindul 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 Swindul. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swindul. For the veterans among your Swindul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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