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Sveinsson Family History

Sveinsson 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: Svensson, Swensson, Svenson, Stenson, Swainston, Soisson, Steenson

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Where is the Sveinsson family from?

You can see how Sveinsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sveinsson family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Sveinsson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sveinsson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sveinsson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sveinsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sveinsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sveinsson. 100% of Sveinsson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sveinsson women worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sveinsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sveinsson 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Sveinsson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sveinsson. For the veterans among your Sveinsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sveinsson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sveinsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sveinsson in 1964 was 80, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sveinsson 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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