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Svenson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Svensson . This surname is also found in Denmark northern Germany and Norway. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Svensen or Svendsen cognates of

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


Similar surnames: Swenson, Swanson, Swensen, Sorenson, Swensson, Oveson, Steenson

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Where is the Svenson family from?

You can see how Svenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Svenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Svenson families living in Alberta. This was about 41% of all the recorded Svenson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Svenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Svenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Svenson. 73% of Svenson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Svenson women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    73%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Svenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svenson 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 64,000 immigration records available for the last name Svenson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Svenson. For the veterans among your Svenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svenson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Svenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Svenson in 1946 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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