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Sveiven Family History

Sveiven 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: Steven, Sveen, Seiden, Scriven, Serven, Seiver, Stein, Heiden, Leven

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Where is the Sveiven family from?

You can see how Sveiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sveiven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sveiven families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sveiven's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sveiven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Sveiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sveiven 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sveiven. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sveiven. For the veterans among your Sveiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sveiven lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sveiven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sveiven in 1971 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sveiven 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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