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Swendson Family History

Swendson 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: Swenson, Swensson, Swendsen, Stenson, Swanson, Svendsen, Svensson

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Where is the Swendson family from?

You can see how Swendson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swendson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swendson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Swendson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Swendson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Swendson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swendson 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 Swendson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swendson. 35% of Swendson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swendson women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Swendson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swendson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swendson 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Swendson. 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 96 military records available for the last name Swendson. For the veterans among your Swendson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swendson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swendson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swendson in 1963 was 78, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swendson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swendson 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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