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Swenby Family History

Swenby 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: Owenby, Sweney, Shenoy, Selby, Shelby, Denby, Swaby, Welby, Sweeney

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Where is the Swenby family from?

You can see how Swenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swenby family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swenby's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swenby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swenby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swenby. 78% of Swenby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swenby women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    78%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Swenby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Swenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenby 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Swenby. 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 101 military records available for the last name Swenby. For the veterans among your Swenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Swenby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swenby in 1957 was 34, and 88 in 2004.

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