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Svejda Family History

Svejda 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: Sveda, Vajda, Seda, Svehla, Serda, Sweda, Sieja, Sada, Serra, Stella

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Where is the Svejda family from?

You can see how Svejda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svejda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Svejda families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Svejda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svejda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svejda 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 Svejda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svejda. 34% of Svejda men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Odd Jobs
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

What Svejda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Svejda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svejda 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Svejda. 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 136 military records available for the last name Svejda. For the veterans among your Svejda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svejda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Svejda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Svejda in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svejda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svejda 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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