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Svay Family History

Svay Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ស្វាយ from a Khmer word meaning ‘mango’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Svay family from?

You can see how Svay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Svay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svay family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Svay's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Svay families in 1920.
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What did your Svay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svay. 100% of Svay men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Svay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svay 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Svay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Svay. For the veterans among your Svay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svay lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Svay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Svay in 1981 was 29, and 69 in 2002.

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