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Swensk Family History

Swensk 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: Wenk, Sens, Senk, Wenck, Swenson, Owens, Swets, Swink, Shenk, Wenske

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Where is the Swensk family from?

You can see how Swensk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swensk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swensk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Swensk families living in Minnesota. This was about 92% of all the recorded Swensk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Swensk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swensk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swensk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swensk. 100% of Swensk men 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

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

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Swensk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swensk 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Swensk. 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 20 military records available for the last name Swensk. For the veterans among your Swensk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swensk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swensk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Swensk in 1963 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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