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Swedsen Family History

Swedsen 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: Swensen, Swendsen, Shedden, Swenson, Svendsen, Snedden, Spedden

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Where is the Swedsen family from?

You can see how Swedsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swedsen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Swedsen family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swedsen's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Swedsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swedsen 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 25 census records available for the last name Swedsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swedsen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Swedsen. 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 Swedsen. For the veterans among your Swedsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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