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Swenholt Family History

Swenholt 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: Wenhold, Denholm, Sponholz, Overholt, Osterholt, Kienholz, Swenson

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Where is the Swenholt family from?

You can see how Swenholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swenholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swenholt family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Swenholt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swenholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenholt 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 Swenholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenholt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Swenholt. 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 52 military records available for the last name Swenholt. For the veterans among your Swenholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenholt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Swenholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Swenholt in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenholt 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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