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Svelnis Family History

Svelnis 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: Velis, Venis, Stennis, Dennis, Melis, Solis, Sens, Ovens, Savelli

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Where is the Svelnis family from?

You can see how Svelnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svelnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svelnis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Svelnis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svelnis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Svelnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svelnis 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Svelnis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Svelnis. For the veterans among your Svelnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svelnis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Svelnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Svelnis in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svelnis 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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