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Gustaf Emil Svensson, 1888 - 1961
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Gustaf Emil Svensson, 1888 - 1961
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Gustaf Emil Nilsson, 1875 - 1959
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Gustaf TROEDSSON QUIST, 1865 - 1945
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Gustaf Troedsson Quist, 1865 - 1945
MyHeritage Family TreesGustaf Swensson, 1842 - 1901
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Gustaf Sigfrid Swensson, 1869 - 1948
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Gustaf Adolf Swensson, 1850 - 1888
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MyHeritage Family TreesGustaf Swensson, 1849 - 1908
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Gustaf Adolf Swensson, 1869 - 1904
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Gustaf Swensson, 1842 - 1901
MyHeritage Family TreesGustaf Adolf Swensson, 1821 - 1896
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Gustaf Swensson, 1841 - 1921
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Gustaf Swensson, Circa 1842 - 1907
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Gustaf Swensson, died 1907
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Gustaf Swensson, died 1907
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Gustaf Swensson, died 1907
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Gustaf Swensson in Rock Island Argus. - Jan 1 1909
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Gustaf Swensson in Rock Island Argus. - May 24 1898
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Gustaf Swensson, 1816 - 1869
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Gustaf Swensson, 1814 - 1880
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Gustaf Swensson, 1828 - 1888
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Gustaf Adolf Swensson, 1840 - 1872
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Gustaf Swensson, 1822 - 1900
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Gustaf Hjalmar Emanuel Swensson, 1875 - 1903
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Gustaf Edward Swensson, died 1864
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Gustaf Reinhold Swensson, died 1876
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Gustaf Swensson, Circa 1866 - 1890
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Gustaf Adolf Swensson, died 1887
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Gustaf Swensson, born 1840
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Gustaf Swensson, born 1842
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)Herman Gustaf Svensson, 1800 - 1878
FamilySearch Family TreeGustaf Swensson, 1842 - 1901
FamilySearch Family TreeGustaf Svensson, 1809 - 1889
FamilySearch Family TreeGustaf Swensson, 1850 - 1931
FamilySearch Family TreeCarl Gustaf Swensson, 1818 - 1891
Geni World Family TreeGustaf Ferdinand Svensson, 1883 - 1963
Geni World Family TreeGustaf Svenson (born Svensson), 1831 - 1901
Geni World Family TreeGustaf Swensson, 1814 - 1853
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Gustaf Hjalmar Swensson, born 1869
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Gustaf Adolf Swensson, born 1871
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Gustaf Rudolf Swensson, born 1900
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Gustaf Josef Swensson, born 1865
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Gustaf Anderson, born Circa 1848
New York City Marriages, 1866-1949
Gustaf Swensson, born 1739
Sweden, Ă–rebro Church Records, 1613-1918; index 1635-1860
Gustaf Swensson, born 1846
1890 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1843
1890 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1843
1890 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1833
1890 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1817
1880 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1833
1880 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1826
1880 Sweden Census
Gustaf Magnus Swensson, born 1826
1880 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1841
1900 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1856
1900 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1841
1900 Sweden Census
Gustaf Albert Swensson, born 1866
1900 Sweden Census
Gustaf Ludvig Swensson, born 1880
1910 Sweden Census
Gustaf Swensson, born 1881
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- Danish: Gustav Swensson
- German: Gustav Swensson
- Hungarian: Swensson GusztĂ¡v
- Norwegian: Gustav Swensson


- Sweden 98%
- USA 2%
The first name Gustaf, a variant of Gustav, has its origins in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden and Denmark, where it first appeared in the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old Norse elements "gautr," meaning "Goth" or "Geat," and "stafr," meaning "staff" or "support," which together can be interpreted as "staff of the Goths" or "the one who supports the Goths." Historically, those who bore the name were often associated with leadership and nobility, as it has been borne by several kings of Sweden, including Gustav I, who played a significant role in the establishment of Sweden as a sovereign state. Variations of the name include Gustav in German and Swedish, Gustave in French, and Gustavo in Spanish and Italian, each with slight differences in pronunciation and spelling but retaining the same core meaning. The name has remained popular in various cultures, often symbolizing strength and leadership, reflecting the historical significance of its bearers.
The last name Swensson is of Scandinavian origin, particularly associated with Sweden and Denmark. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name "Sven," which means "young man" or "youth" in Old Norse. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," thus Swensson essentially means "son of Sven." This surname reflects the historical practice in Nordic cultures of naming children after their fathers, which was common in the Viking Age and continued into later centuries. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, such as Svensson in Sweden, which is a more common form, and Swenson in the United States, where many Scandinavian immigrants settled. These variations may reflect regional dialects or adaptations to English phonetics. Overall, the surname Swensson encapsulates a rich cultural heritage tied to the characteristics of youth and lineage in Scandinavian history.
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