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Swenton Family History

Swenton 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: Shenton, Swinton, Swanton, Swenson, Sweeton, Seaton, Stanton, Fenton

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Where is the Swenton family from?

You can see how Swenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swenton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Swenton families living in Cheshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Swenton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Swenton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenton 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 Swenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swenton. 40% of Swenton men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Swenton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swenton were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Swenton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenton 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Swenton. 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 167 military records available for the last name Swenton. For the veterans among your Swenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swenton in 1963 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swenton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenton 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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