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Swedin Family History

Swedin 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: Wedin, Stein, Wein, Swain, Steding, Weldin, Bredin, Hedin, Selin

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Where is the Swedin family from?

You can see how Swedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swedin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Swedin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Swedin families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 75% of all the recorded Swedin's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Swedin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swedin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swedin. 50% of Swedin men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Swedin women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Swedin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Swedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swedin 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Swedin. 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 91 military records available for the last name Swedin. For the veterans among your Swedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swedin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Swedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swedin in 1965 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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