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Sweenburg Family History

Sweenburg 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: Steenberg, Greenburg, Steenburgh, Oldenburg, Steinberg, Weinberg

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Where is the Sweenburg family from?

You can see how Sweenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweenburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sweenburg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sweenburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweenburg 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 32 census records available for the last name Sweenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweenburg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sweenburg. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sweenburg. For the veterans among your Sweenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweenburg lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Sweenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sweenburg in 1989 was 72, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweenburg 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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