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Svennevig Family History

Svennevig 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: Venneri, Sensenig, Venner, Senne, Venezia, Spenner, Venneman, Venning

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Where is the Svennevig family from?

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

There are 30 census records available for the last name Svennevig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svennevig 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Svennevig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Svennevig. For the veterans among your Svennevig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svennevig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Svennevig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Svennevig in 1966 was 75, and 96 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svennevig 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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