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Swendig Family History

Swendig 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: Wenig, Weidig, Bendig, Wedig, Kendig, Koenig, Buendia, Wendt, Weng

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Where is the Swendig family from?

You can see how Swendig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swendig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swendig family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swendig's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Swendig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swendig 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 Swendig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swendig. 100% of Swendig men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swendig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Swendig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swendig 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 Swendig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swendig. For the veterans among your Swendig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swendig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Swendig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swendig in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swendig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swendig 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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