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Sweetwood Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Süssholz ‘sweet wood’ an occupational name for a herbalist who processed and sold the plant (liquorice root) which was used for medicinal purposes or enjoyed by children in place of candy; or a nickname for a soft talker.

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


Similar surnames: Fleetwood, Stanwood, Gatewood, Seekford, Wormwood, Ellenwood

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Where is the Sweetwood family from?

You can see how Sweetwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweetwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweetwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sweetwood families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweetwood's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sweetwood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweetwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sweetwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweetwood. 29% of Sweetwood men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sweetwood women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweetwood were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sweetwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweetwood 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sweetwood. 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 320 military records available for the last name Sweetwood. For the veterans among your Sweetwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweetwood lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sweetwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sweetwood in 1959 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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