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Swahn Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Svan ornamental name from svan ‘swan’. Compare Swan . Americanized form of German Schwahn a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Swan, Grahn, Wah, Schwahn, Ahn, Swann, Spahn, Spahr, Wann, Hahn

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Where is the Swahn family from?

You can see how Swahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Swahn families living in Michigan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Swahn's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Swahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swahn 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 Swahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swahn. 23% of Swahn men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Swahn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swahn were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swahn 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Swahn. 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 203 military records available for the last name Swahn. For the veterans among your Swahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swahn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swahn in 1962 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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