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Swensson Family History

Swensson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Svensson . This surname is also found in Denmark northern Germany and Norway but it is rare there.

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


Similar surnames: Swenson, Swanson, Svenson, Svensson, Esson, Swensen, Steenson

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Where is the Swensson family from?

You can see how Swensson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swensson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swensson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Swensson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Swensson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Swensson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swensson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swensson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swensson. 46% of Swensson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Swensson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swensson were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Pharmacist
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swensson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swensson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Swensson. 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 287 military records available for the last name Swensson. For the veterans among your Swensson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swensson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Swensson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swensson in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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