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Swedelson Family History

Swedelson 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: Edelson, Steenson, Samuelson, Stevenson, Stenerson, Swenson, Adelson

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swedelson 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 82 census records available for the last name Swedelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swedelson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Swedelson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Swedelson. For the veterans among your Swedelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swedelson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Swedelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swedelson in 1972 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swedelson 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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