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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
- Harold Steele Swanson -- --, 1923 February 7, 2008 Illinois
- Paul Kenneth Swanson -- --, 1943 January 18, 1943 Illinois
- Mary Christina Swanson -- --, 1859 March 11, 1940
- Nels Arthur Swanson -- --, 1890 September 25, 1938 Illinois
- Willis A. Swanson -- --, 1921 November 28, 1995 Washington
Swanson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Johan Peter Swanson -- --, 1855 December 22, 1929
- Edwin Leonard Swanson -- --, 1892 July 25, 1974 Minnesota
- Oscar Adolph Swanson -- --, 1891 November 19, 1964 Minnesota
- Hilda Louisa Swanson -- --, 1885 August 2, 1921 Minnesota
- Edward Clifton Swanson -- --, 1890 May 6, 1965 Minnesota
