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Svedeen Family History

Svedeen 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: Shedden, Sveen, Svendsen, Hedeen, Snedden, Spedden, Sundeen, Sandeen

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Where is the Svedeen family from?

You can see how Svedeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svedeen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svedeen family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Svedeen's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Svedeen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Svedeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svedeen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Svedeen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Svedeen. For the veterans among your Svedeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svedeen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Svedeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Svedeen in 1971 was 67, and 60 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svedeen 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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