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Swenman Family History

Swenman 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: Wenman, Swetman, Selman, Sherman, Seaman, Henman, Wedman, Swenson

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Where is the Swenman family from?

You can see how Swenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swenman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Swenman family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Swenman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Swenman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenman 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 36 census records available for the last name Swenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swenman. 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 Swenman. For the veterans among your Swenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Swenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swenman in 1975 was 63, and 102 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenman 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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