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Swendsen Name Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Svendsen . Compare Swensen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Swensen, Svendsen, Swansen, Swenson, Jenssen, Svenson, Soenksen

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Where is the Swendsen family from?

You can see how Swendsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swendsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Swendsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Swendsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swendsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swendsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swendsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swendsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swendsen. 28% of Swendsen men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Swendsen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swendsen were Farming and Secretary. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Student Nurse
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swendsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swendsen 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Swendsen. 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 291 military records available for the last name Swendsen. For the veterans among your Swendsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swendsen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Swendsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swendsen in 1960 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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