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Swodley Family History

Swodley 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: Swadley, Worley, Bodley, Wadley, Studley, Goodley, Smoley, Smedley

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Where is the Swodley family from?

You can see how Swodley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swodley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swodley family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Swodley's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Swodley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swodley 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 40 census records available for the last name Swodley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swodley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swodley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swodley. For the veterans among your Swodley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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