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Sweda Family History

Sweda Name Meaning

Altered form of Polish Szweda . Polish (Swęda): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Schweda, Seda, Sveda, Sada, Szweda, Serda, Weeda, Sawada, Bieda

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Where is the Sweda family from?

You can see how Sweda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sweda family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweda's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sweda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sweda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sweda. 100% of Sweda men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Sweda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sweda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweda 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Sweda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 372 military records available for the last name Sweda. For the veterans among your Sweda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweda lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sweda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sweda in 1954 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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