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Svanas Family History

Svanas 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: Vadas, Salas, Panas, Savas, Llanas, Shanks, Planas, Spanos, Stanis

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Where is the Svanas family from?

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

There are 44 census records available for the last name Svanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svanas 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Svanas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Svanas. For the veterans among your Svanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svanas lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Svanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Svanas in 1987 was 88, and 64 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svanas 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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