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Swancot Family History

Swancot 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: Swanton, Swanson, Swango, Stanco, Stanton, Swan, Sando, Franco

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Where is the Swancot family from?

You can see how Swancot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swancot family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Swancot families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swancot's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Swancot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swancot 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 85 census records available for the last name Swancot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swancot 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 Swancot. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swancot. For the veterans among your Swancot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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