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Suenson Family History

Suenson 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: Stenson, Swenson, Svenson, Benson, Sorenson, Shenton, Steenson

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Where is the Suenson family from?

You can see how Suenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Suenson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Suenson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Suenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suenson 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 Suenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suenson. 100% of Suenson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Suenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suenson 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Suenson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Suenson. For the veterans among your Suenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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