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Sweinstein Family History

Sweinstein 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: Weinstein, Einstein, Feinstein, Reinstein, Bernstein, Lowenstein

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Where is the Sweinstein family from?

You can see how Sweinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweinstein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sweinstein families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweinstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sweinstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweinstein 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 14 census records available for the last name Sweinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweinstein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sweinstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sweinstein. For the veterans among your Sweinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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