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Svedlund Family History

Svedlund 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: Swedlund, Hedlund, Fredlund, Edlund, Stenlund, Overland, Heglund

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Where is the Svedlund family from?

You can see how Svedlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svedlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svedlund family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Svedlund's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Svedlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svedlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Svedlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Svedlund. 100% of Svedlund men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Svedlund women worked as a None.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Svedlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Svedlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svedlund 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Svedlund. 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 34 military records available for the last name Svedlund. For the veterans among your Svedlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svedlund lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Svedlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Svedlund in 1962 was 74, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svedlund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svedlund 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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