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Schwensen Family History

Schwensen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schwenger, Schwenn, Swensen, Schwenker, Schwender, Schwenke

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Where is the Schwensen family from?

You can see how Schwensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwensen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schwensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Schwensen families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schwensen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwensen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwensen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwensen. 55% of Schwensen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwensen women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwensen 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 96,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwensen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Schwensen. For the veterans among your Schwensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwensen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schwensen in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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