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Svenssen Family History

Svenssen 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, Svensson, Evensen, Swensson, Svenson, Swensen, Jenssen

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Where is the Svenssen family from?

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

There are 39 census records available for the last name Svenssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svenssen 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Svenssen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Svenssen. For the veterans among your Svenssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svenssen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Svenssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Svenssen in 1973 was 81, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svenssen 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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