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Swedis Family History

Swedis 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: Wedin, Sweers, Swets, Weis, Sweda, Wedig, Seeds, Wei, Reis, Stein

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Where is the Swedis family from?

You can see how Swedis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swedis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swedis families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Swedis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Swedis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swedis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swedis 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 54 census records available for the last name Swedis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swedis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swedis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Swedis. For the veterans among your Swedis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swedis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Swedis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swedis in 1975 was 80, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swedis 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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