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Sweptson Family History

Sweptson 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: Swenson, Swepston, Swensson, Stetson, Sweeton, Seaton, Sexton

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Where is the Sweptson family from?

You can see how Sweptson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweptson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweptson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sweptson families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweptson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sweptson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweptson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sweptson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sweptson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Sweptson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweptson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sweptson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sweptson. For the veterans among your Sweptson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweptson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sweptson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sweptson in 1965 was 56, and 78 in 2003.

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