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Swendt Family History

Swendt 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: Wendt, Sweet, Sundt, Swett, Fendt, Arendt, Bendt, Swanda, Senft

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Where is the Swendt family from?

You can see how Swendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swendt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swendt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Swendt family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swendt's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Swendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swendt 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 81 census records available for the last name Swendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swendt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Swendt. 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 37 military records available for the last name Swendt. For the veterans among your Swendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swendt lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Swendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Swendt in 1979 was 80, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swendt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swendt 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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