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Sviklas Family History

Sviklas 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: Vilas, Silas, Miklas, Villas, Niklas, Villa, Vilar, Vila, Shields

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Where is the Sviklas family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sviklas 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 Sviklas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wire Drawer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sviklas. 100% of Sviklas men worked as a Wire Drawer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wire Drawer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Sviklas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sviklas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sviklas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sviklas. For the veterans among your Sviklas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sviklas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Sviklas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sviklas in 1970 was 85, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sviklas 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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