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Sweadner Family History

Sweadner 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: Seader, Weidner, Swader, Seidner, Swanner, Swaner, Sweaney, Swarner

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Where is the Sweadner family from?

You can see how Sweadner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweadner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweadner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Sweadner families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sweadner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sweadner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweadner 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 Sweadner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sweadner. 50% of Sweadner men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Sweadner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Sweadner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweadner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sweadner. 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 124 military records available for the last name Sweadner. For the veterans among your Sweadner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweadner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sweadner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sweadner in 1966 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweadner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweadner 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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