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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
- Frank Eugene Swenson -- --, 1905 June 20, 1965 Washington
- Swen Fredrick Swenson -- --, 1883 October 6, 1969
- Elin Nilsdotter Swenson -- --, 1817 October 1, 1905
- Jerrod Elmer Swenson -- --, 1974 August 29, 2010 Minnesota
- Abel Swenson -- --, 1875 April 13, 1895 South Dakota
Swenson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Christina Elizabeth Swenson -- --, 1864 October 9, 1926
- Duane Vincent Swenson -- --, 1919 August 6, 2001 South Dakota
- Bengta Swenson -- --, 1823 December 15, 1878
- Gustave Frederick Swenson -- --, 1900 February 0, 1985 New York
- Augusta Swenson -- --, 1868 December 6, 1901
