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Swiles Family History

Swiles 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: Wiles, Swales, Smiles, Stiles, Skiles, Siles, Swailes, Swires, Miles

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Where is the Swiles family from?

You can see how Swiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swiles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Swiles families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Swiles's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Swiles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiles 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 181 census records available for the last name Swiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiles 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Swiles. 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 14 military records available for the last name Swiles. For the veterans among your Swiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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