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Swanley Family History

Swanley 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: Stanley, Shanley, Swaney, Swadley, Swalley, Manley, Hanley, Wansley

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Where is the Swanley family from?

You can see how Swanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Swanley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swanley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanley 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 376 census records available for the last name Swanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Swanley. 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 24 military records available for the last name Swanley. For the veterans among your Swanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swanley

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