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Swejda Family History

Swejda 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: Sweda, Seda, Sveda, Weeda, Serda, Swanda, Weida, Wajda, Sieja, Szweda

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Where is the Swejda family from?

You can see how Swejda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swejda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swejda family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swejda's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swejda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swejda 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 186 census records available for the last name Swejda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swejda 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swejda. 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 12 military records available for the last name Swejda. For the veterans among your Swejda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swejda lifespan?

Average Swejda life expectancy in 1986 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swejda 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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