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Herman Leonard Swanson, 1889 - 1966
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Herman Swanson, 1920 - 1975
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Herman E Swanson, 1930 - 1993
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Constant Swanson, 1894 - 1979
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Elen Swanson, 1884 - 1967
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Arthur Swanson, 1885 - 1960
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Walfred Swanson, 1910 - 1971
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Washington Newspapers, 1855-2009
Herman Swan Swanson, 1899 - 1953
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Odin Swanson, 1914 - 1988
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Edward Swanson, 1899 - 1990
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Maurice Swanson, 1882 - 1959
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Leslie Swanson, 1893 - 1952
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Herman William Swanson, 1876 - 1967
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Emanuel Swanson, 1891 - 1963
MyHeritage Family TreesHerman Levi Swanson, 1888 - 1969
MyHeritage Family TreesMissouri Newspapers, 1845-2009

Herman Swanson in Willmar tribune. - June 15 1921
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Herman E. Swanson in Spokane Chronicle - July 9 1956
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Herman Swanson in The Daily Californian - Jan 19 1921
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Herman Emanuel Swanson, 1879 - 1957
Geni World Family TreeHarold Herman Swanson, 1923 - 2008
Geni World Family TreeHerman O Swanson, 1887 - 1972
Geni World Family TreeIrving Herman Swanson, 1919 - 2009
Geni World Family TreeHerman Carl Swanson, 1906 - 1992
BillionGravesHerman R. Swanson, 1872 - 1960
BillionGravesHerman Albin Swanson, 1918 - 1969
BillionGravesHerman Swanson, 1852 - 1909
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Herman Leonard Swanson, 1949 - 2004
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Herman L Swanson, died 1971
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Herman Z Swanson, Circa 1866 - 1952
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Herman A Swanson, died 1927
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Herman C C Swanson, died 1913
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Herman Swanson, died 1917
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956Herman O. Swanson, 1898 - 1980
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesJohan Herman Augustsson, 1875 - 1945
FamilySearch Family TreeHerman Arthur Swanson, 1885 - 1960
FamilySearch Family TreeHerman Winfield Swanson, 1891 - 1949
FamilySearch Family TreeHerman Constant Swanson, 1894 - 1979
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Herman Swanson, born 1875
Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
Herman Swanson, born 1890
Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
Herman Swanson, born 1871
Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
Herman Swanson, born 1917
Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
Herman B Swanson, born 1880
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
Herman P Swanson, born 1881
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915
Herman B Swanson, born 1879
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915Herman S. Swanson, 1876 - 1909
Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990Herman S. Swanson, 1876 - 1909
Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990Herman Swanson, 1901 - 1918
Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990
Herman Swanson, born 1923
West Virginia Births, 1853-1921
Herman Eugene Swanson, born 1929
Jamaica, Civil Registration, 1880-1999
Herman Swanson, born Circa 1946
1950 United States Federal Census
Herman Swanson, born Circa 1941
1950 United States Federal Census
Herman C Swanson, born Circa 1938
1950 United States Federal Census
Herman E Swanson, born Circa 1931
1950 United States Federal CensusEnter a few names and MyHeritage will build your family tree and deliver new insights about Herman Swanson
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- Sweden 24%
- United Kingdom 2%
The first name Herman has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the elements "heri," meaning "army," and "man," meaning "man" or "warrior." This name first appeared in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands, and it has historical roots in the early medieval period, often associated with strength and leadership, reflecting the characteristics of those who bore it as warriors or leaders in their communities. Variations of the name can be found across different cultures, including "Hermann" in German-speaking countries, "Ermano" in Italian, and "Hermanus" in Dutch, each with slight differences in spelling and pronunciation. The name has also been adopted in various forms in other languages, such as "Herman" in English and Spanish, showcasing its widespread appeal and adaptability. Historically, notable figures with this name include the Roman general Arminius (Hermann in German), who is celebrated for his role in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, further cementing the name's association with valor and military prowess.
The last name Swanson is of Scandinavian origin, particularly associated with Sweden and Norway, where it is derived from the patronymic surname "Svensson," meaning "son of Sven." The name Sven itself is rooted in Old Norse, meaning "young man" or "youth," reflecting a common practice in Scandinavian cultures of forming surnames based on the father's first name. As such, Swanson historically indicated lineage, denoting individuals who were the sons of someone named Sven. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, including Svensson in Sweden, Swensson, and even Swanson in English-speaking countries, where the name has been anglicized. The name has also been adopted by various immigrant communities, leading to slight changes in spelling and pronunciation, but it generally retains its connection to the original meaning and heritage. Overall, Swanson reflects a rich cultural history tied to familial lineage and the characteristics of youthfulness associated with its root name.
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