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Svanks Family History

Svanks 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: Shanks, Sanks, Banks, Spanos, Stanis, Sanes, Sacks, Sans, Stanko

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Where is the Svanks family from?

You can see how Svanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svanks family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Svanks family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Svanks's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Svanks families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Svanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svanks 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Svanks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Svanks. For the veterans among your Svanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svanks lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Svanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Svanks in 1980 was 84, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svanks 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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