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Szwed Family History

Szwed Surname Meaning

Polish Rusyn (from Poland) and Jewish (from Poland) are ethnic or habitational names for someone from Sweden. These names are derived from the Polish word Szwed and the Rusyn word shved, both meaning ‘Swede’.

The origin of these names highlights the connections between different ethnic groups in Poland and the nomenclature tied to geographic locations.

In addition to its ethnic connotations, the name also holds significance within the Jewish community.

As a Jewish name, it is sometimes of ornamental origin, showcasing the influence of creative naming practices in the culture.

This illustrates the complex layers of identity and heritage encapsulated within a single name.

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


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Where is the Szwed family from?

You can see how Szwed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szwed family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Szwed families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Szwed's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Szwed families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szwed 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 Szwed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Szwed. 46% of Szwed men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Szwed women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Szwed were Farmer and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesgirl
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Szwed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Szwed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szwed 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Szwed. 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 387 military records available for the last name Szwed. For the veterans among your Szwed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szwed lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Szwed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Szwed in 1962 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Szwed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szwed 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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