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Swauson Family History

Swauson 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: Swanson, Slauson, Samson, Wason, Swanston, Swanton, Swenson, Sarson

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Where is the Swauson family from?

You can see how Swauson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swauson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Swauson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swauson families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swauson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swauson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swauson 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 Swauson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swauson. 100% of Swauson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Swauson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swauson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Swauson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swauson. For the veterans among your Swauson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swauson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swauson

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