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Swenhart Family History

Swenhart 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: Swinehart, Sweigart, Denhart, Dienhart, Lenhart, Swihart, Isenhart

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Where is the Swenhart family from?

You can see how Swenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swenhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Swenhart families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Swenhart's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Swenhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenhart 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 61 census records available for the last name Swenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenhart 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swenhart. 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 Swenhart. For the veterans among your Swenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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