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Svanteson Family History

Svanteson 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: Stanton, Evanson, Spanton, Matteson, Swanton, Swanson, Svensson

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Svanteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svanteson 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Svanteson. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Svanteson. For the veterans among your Svanteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svanteson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Svanteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Svanteson in 1966 was 97, and 84 in 1973.

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