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Swibley Family History

Swibley 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: Sibley, Swilley, Shibley, Willey, Sisley, Shipley, Swinney, Wigley

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Where is the Swibley family from?

You can see how Swibley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swibley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swibley family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Swibley's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Swibley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swibley 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 8 census records available for the last name Swibley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swibley 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 Swibley. 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 Swibley. For the veterans among your Swibley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swibley

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