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Swerles Family History

Swerles 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: Serres, Swales, Sterle, Sarles, Sherley, Seres, Sirles, Swailes

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Where is the Swerles family from?

You can see how Swerles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerles family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Swerles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Swerles families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Swerles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swerles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerles 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 43 census records available for the last name Swerles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerles 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 Swerles. 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 Swerles. For the veterans among your Swerles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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