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Sweedland Family History

Sweedland 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: Sweetland, Wendland, Swedlund, Freedland, Swetland, Wieland

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Where is the Sweedland family from?

You can see how Sweedland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweedland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweedland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Sweedland families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweedland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sweedland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweedland 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 Sweedland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sweedland. 50% of Sweedland men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

What Sweedland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Sweedland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweedland 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sweedland. 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 Sweedland. For the veterans among your Sweedland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweedland lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Sweedland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sweedland in 1983 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweedland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweedland 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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