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Swansen Family History

Swansen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Svensen and possibly also of its cognate Svendsen.

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


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Where is the Swansen family from?

You can see how Swansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swansen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Swansen families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Swansen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Swansen families in 1891.
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What did your Swansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swansen. 21% of Swansen men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Swansen women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swansen were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Swansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swansen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Swansen. 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 431 military records available for the last name Swansen. For the veterans among your Swansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swansen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Swansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Swansen in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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