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Swoddy Family History

Swoddy 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: Snoddy, Sword, Swords, Woody, Twiddy, Roddy, Smiddy, Droddy, Boddy

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Where is the Swoddy family from?

You can see how Swoddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoddy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swoddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Swoddy families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Swoddy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Swoddy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swoddy 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 39 census records available for the last name Swoddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swoddy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swoddy. 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 military records available for the last name Swoddy. For the veterans among your Swoddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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