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Sveinson Family History

Sveinson 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: Svenson, Stenson, Steenson, Swenson, Svensson, Stinson, Venson

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Where is the Sveinson family from?

You can see how Sveinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sveinson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sveinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Sveinson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sveinson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sveinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sveinson 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 Sveinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sveinson. 67% of Sveinson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sveinson women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sveinson were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Sveinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sveinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sveinson 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Sveinson. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sveinson. For the veterans among your Sveinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sveinson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sveinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sveinson in 1973 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sveinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sveinson 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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