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Swenson Family History
Swenson Genealogy & Family TreeSwenson is an English name from Durham, England, where the family were lords of the manor. It comes from the Viking name Sven which means "boy" or "youth." The earliest known ancestor--Robert Suein--was recorded in 1166. 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 of the name include "Swenston," "Swanson," "Swanston," and "Swainson." Notable people with the surname include American actor Karl Swenson (The Sword in the Stone, The Birds, Judgment at Nuremberg), American writer and actor Will Swenson (Sons of Provo, The Switch, The Singles Ward), and American football player Bob Swenson (Denver Broncos). The first Swenson to come to America was David Swenson in Louisiana in 1838.
Swenson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Gustav Alexander Swenson -- --, 1869 August 8, 1937 Ostergotland
- Ida Atalia Swenson -- --, 1867 March 21, 1915 Minnesota
- Swan Swenson -- --, 1871 April 23, 1940
- Guy Andrew Swenson -- --, 1888 December 2, 1973 New Hampshire
- Inez Swenson -- --, 1899 February 2, 1994
Swenson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Carl Swenson -- --, 1786 November 30, 1837 Jonkopings
- Abel Swenson -- --, 1875 April 13, 1895 South Dakota
- Matilda Swenson -- --, 1867 January 25, 1940
- Emil J. Swenson -- --, 1900 October 1, 1979 Minnesota
- Mephira Swenson -- --, 1875 September 24, 1877 Utah
