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Sweanson Family History

Sweanson 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, Stenson, Steenson, Swanston, Swanton, Swensson

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Where is the Sweanson family from?

You can see how Sweanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweanson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Sweanson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sweanson family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweanson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Sweanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Sweanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweanson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sweanson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sweanson. For the veterans among your Sweanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweanson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweanson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweanson

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