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Swnson Family History

Swnson 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: Swenson, Swanson, Sanson, Swinson, Samson, Benson, Sibson, Anson

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Where is the Swnson family from?

You can see how Swnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swnson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swnson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Swnson families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Swnson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Swnson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Swnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swnson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Swnson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swnson. For the veterans among your Swnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swnson lifespan?

Average Swnson life expectancy in 2004 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swnson 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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