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Sweningson Family History

Sweningson 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: Henington, Swenson, Svenningsen, Swensson, Seligson, Lenington

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Where is the Sweningson family from?

You can see how Sweningson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweningson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweningson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sweningson families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sweningson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sweningson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweningson 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 Sweningson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dental Mechanic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweningson. 46% of Sweningson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sweningson women worked as a Dental 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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dental Mechanic
    100%

What Sweningson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Sweningson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweningson 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sweningson. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sweningson. For the veterans among your Sweningson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweningson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sweningson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sweningson in 1963 was 66, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweningson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweningson 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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