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Sweeden Family History

Sweeden Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van Sweeden): variant of Van Zweeden a habitational name for someone from Sweden.

Probably also an altered form of Norwegian Sween or possibly Irish Sweeten or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Sweeden family from?

You can see how Sweeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweeden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweeden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sweeden families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sweeden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sweeden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweeden 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 Sweeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweeden. 38% of Sweeden men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sweeden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweeden were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

What Sweeden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sweeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweeden 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Sweeden. 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 536 military records available for the last name Sweeden. For the veterans among your Sweeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweeden lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sweeden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sweeden in 1947 was 47, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweeden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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