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Svanbeck Family History

Svanbeck 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: Van Eck, Quanbeck, Stanback, Manbeck, Overbeck, Strobeck, Schneck

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Where is the Svanbeck family from?

You can see how Svanbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svanbeck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Svanbeck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Svanbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svanbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svanbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Svanbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svanbeck 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Svanbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Svanbeck. For the veterans among your Svanbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svanbeck lifespan?

Average Svanbeck life expectancy in 1964 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svanbeck 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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