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Swonson Family History

Swonson 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, Swanson, Swinson, Wonson, Tronson, Stenson, Swinton

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Where is the Swonson family from?

You can see how Swonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swonson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swonson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Swonson family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Swonson's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Swonson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swonson 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 Swonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swonson. 23% of Swonson men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Swonson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swonson were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swonson 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Swonson. 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 102 military records available for the last name Swonson. For the veterans among your Swonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swonson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Swonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Swonson in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swonson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swonson 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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