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Svanberg Family History

Svanberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Swanberg, Seaberg, Sandberg, Salberg, Granberg, Stenberg, Tanberg

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Where is the Svanberg family from?

You can see how Svanberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svanberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Svanberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Svanberg family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Svanberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Svanberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svanberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Svanberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svanberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Svanberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Svanberg. For the veterans among your Svanberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svanberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Svanberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Svanberg in 1965 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svanberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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