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Swianson Family History

Swianson 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: Swanson, Swinson, Swinton, Swanston, Swanton, Swenson, Sanson

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Where is the Swianson family from?

You can see how Swianson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swianson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swianson families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swianson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swianson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swianson 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 12 census records available for the last name Swianson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swianson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swianson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swianson. For the veterans among your Swianson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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