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Swainsby Family History

Swainsby 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: Swain, Sainsbury, Swainston, Swinney, Swaby, Swanson, Wisby, Dansby

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Where is the Swainsby family from?

You can see how Swainsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swainsby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Swainsby families living in Middlesex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Swainsby's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Swainsby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Swainsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swainsby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swainsby. 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 Swainsby. For the veterans among your Swainsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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