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Sweedley Family History

Sweedley 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: Steedley, Sweeley, Seeley, Weekley, Sweeney, Smedley, Tweedle

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Where is the Sweedley family from?

You can see how Sweedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweedley family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Sweedley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sweedley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweedley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sweedley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sweedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweedley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sweedley. 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 Sweedley. For the veterans among your Sweedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweedley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweedley 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 Sweedley

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