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Sweso Family History

Sweso 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: Sweet, Seno, Sebo, Seto, Swett, Swem, Sasso, West, Sesto, Suero

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Where is the Sweso family from?

You can see how Sweso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweso family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sweso family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweso's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sweso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweso 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 12 census records available for the last name Sweso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweso 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sweso. 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 military records available for the last name Sweso. For the veterans among your Sweso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweso lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Sweso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sweso in 1966 was 83, and 76 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweso 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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