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Svede Family History

Svede 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: Sveda, Seda, Severe, See, Seed, Goede, Verde, Doede, Slade, Shade

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Svede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svede 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Svede. 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 Svede. For the veterans among your Svede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svede lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Svede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Svede in 1969 was 62, and 1 in 2003.

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