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Swensen Family History

Swensen Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a less common Norwegian variant) of Norwegian and Danish Svensen or of its cognate Svendsen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swensen family from?

You can see how Swensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swensen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swensen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Swensen families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Swensen's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Swensen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swensen 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 Swensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swensen. 20% of Swensen men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Swensen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swensen were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Swensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swensen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Swensen. 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 Swensen. For the veterans among your Swensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swensen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Swensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Swensen in 1960 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swensen 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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