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Swanson Family History
Swanson Genealogy & Family TreeSwanson is an English name from Durham, England, where the family were lords of Stockton. It came from the Old English swon meaning “swan,” and referred to someone with graceful qualities. Alternately, it may come from the Middle English swain meaning “herdsman” or “swineherd.” Roots for this name can also be found in Sweden. The family motto is Pro ecclesia Dei which means “For the church of God.”
Other spellings include “Swanston,” “Swenson,” “Swenston,” “Swainston,” and “Swainson.” Notable people with the surname include American actress Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Dude, Where’s My Car?), American race car driver Bob Swanson, American astronaut Steven R. Swanson, American actress Jackie Swanson (Lethal Weapon, Cheers, Oblivion), and American actress Gloria Swanson (Sunset Blvd., Indiscreet, Queen Kelly). The first Swanson to come to America was Johan Swanson in Pennsylvania in 1627.
Swanson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Harry Swanson -- --, 1902 June 0, 1975
- Clarise Isabel Swanson -- --, 1893 July 11, 1985 Minnesota
- Mae Victoria Swanson -- --, 1904 February 12, 1984
- Josephine Antoinette Swanson -- --, 1882 July 30, 1967
- Alma Swanson -- --, 1866 September 30, 1919
Swanson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Gume Saul Swanson -- --, 1871 March 27, 1943
- Frans Emil Swanson -- --, 1889 March 13, 1967
- Swan August Swanson -- --, 1859 December 0, 1921
- John Swanson -- --, 1757 December 0, 1801 Virginia
- Donald Swanson -- --, 1775 December 0, 1841 Caithness
