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Svelan Family History

Svelan 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: Selan, Vela, Selman, Belan, Shean, Keelan, Skehan, Phelan, Savela

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Where is the Svelan family from?

You can see how Svelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svelan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Svelan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svelan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Svelan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Svelan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svelan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Svelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svelan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Svelan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Svelan. For the veterans among your Svelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svelan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Svelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Svelan in 1966 was 68, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svelan 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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