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Swahlstedt Family History

Swahlstedt 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: Ahlstedt, Mahlstedt, Sandstedt, Carlstedt, Wallerstedt, Walstad

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Where is the Swahlstedt family from?

You can see how Swahlstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swahlstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swahlstedt family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swahlstedt's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swahlstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swahlstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swahlstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swahlstedt. 100% of Swahlstedt men worked as a Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Swahlstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Swahlstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swahlstedt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swahlstedt. 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 Swahlstedt. For the veterans among your Swahlstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swahlstedt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Swahlstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swahlstedt in 1968 was 88, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swahlstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swahlstedt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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