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Svalen Family History

Svalen 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: Valen, Salen, Sales, Sale, Scales, Vale, Stolen, Staley, Palen, Salem

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Where is the Svalen family from?

You can see how Svalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svalen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svalen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Svalen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Svalen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svalen 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 Svalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Svalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svalen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Svalen. 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 Svalen. For the veterans among your Svalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svalen lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Svalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Svalen in 1998 was 99, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svalen 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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