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Svitt Family History

Svitt 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: Savitt, Vitt, Stitt, Suitt, Ovitt, Evitt, Smith, Vito, Kitt, Slott

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Where is the Svitt family from?

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

There are 41 census records available for the last name Svitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svitt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Svitt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Svitt. For the veterans among your Svitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Svitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Svitt in 1967 was 98, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svitt 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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