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Swedenjelm Family History

Swedenjelm 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: Sweeney, Stenehjem, Seidenfeld, Wiedenfeld, Edenfield, Wendel, Wenzel

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Where is the Swedenjelm family from?

You can see how Swedenjelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swedenjelm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swedenjelm family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swedenjelm's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Swedenjelm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swedenjelm 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 Swedenjelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swedenjelm. 100% of Swedenjelm women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Swedenjelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Swedenjelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swedenjelm 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swedenjelm. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swedenjelm. For the veterans among your Swedenjelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swedenjelm lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Swedenjelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swedenjelm in 1980 was 85, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swedenjelm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swedenjelm 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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