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Swendra Family History

Swendra 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: Sendra, Swanda, Kendra, Sweda, Wondra, Swenor, Serra, Seda, Senna

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Where is the Swendra family from?

You can see how Swendra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swendra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swendra family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Swendra's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Swendra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swendra 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 198 census records available for the last name Swendra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swendra 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Swendra. 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 32 military records available for the last name Swendra. For the veterans among your Swendra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swendra lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Swendra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swendra in 1952 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swendra 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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