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Svenden Family History

Svenden 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: Svendsen, Sanden, Standen, Shedden, Brenden, Sveen, Seiden, Selden

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Where is the Svenden family from?

You can see how Svenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Svenden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Svenden family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Svenden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Svenden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Svenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svenden 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Svenden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Svenden. For the veterans among your Svenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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