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Sweedlie Family History

Sweedlie 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: Tweedie, Tweedle, Weddle, Needle, Steele, Swindle, Seele, Seelig

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Where is the Sweedlie family from?

You can see how Sweedlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweedlie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Sweedlie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Sweedlie families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sweedlie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Sweedlie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Sweedlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweedlie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sweedlie. 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 Sweedlie. For the veterans among your Sweedlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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