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Svast Family History

Svast 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: Last, Sas, Vas, Mast, Ast, Vass, Gast, East, Rast, Savas

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Where is the Svast family from?

You can see how Svast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svast family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Svast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Svast family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Svast's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svast families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Svast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svast 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Svast. 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 26 military records available for the last name Svast. For the veterans among your Svast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svast lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Svast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Svast in 1975 was 81, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svast 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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