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Sveilich Family History

Sveilich 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: Freilich, Milich, Svetlik, Belich, Redlich, Yelich, Sellick, Speich

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Where is the Sveilich family from?

You can see how Sveilich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sveilich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sveilich family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sveilich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sveilich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sveilich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sveilich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Sveilich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sveilich 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sveilich. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sveilich. For the veterans among your Sveilich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sveilich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Sveilich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sveilich in 1972 was 82, and 90 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sveilich 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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