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Swenberg Family History

Swenberg 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: Stenberg, Swedberg, Wenberg, Swanberg, Seaberg, Lowenberg, Selberg

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Where is the Swenberg family from?

You can see how Swenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Swenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenberg 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 Swenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swenberg. 40% of Swenberg men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Swenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Swenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenberg 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Swenberg. 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 66 military records available for the last name Swenberg. For the veterans among your Swenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Swenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swenberg in 1970 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenberg 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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