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Swelston Family History

Swelston 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: Swepston, Elston, Skelton, Shelton, Gelston, Welton, Swanston, Weston

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Where is the Swelston family from?

You can see how Swelston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swelston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swelston families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Swelston's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Swelston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swelston 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 2 census records available for the last name Swelston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swelston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swelston. 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 Swelston. For the veterans among your Swelston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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