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Sveland Family History

Sveland 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: Eveland, Ireland, Wieland, Eland, Voland, Selan, Overland, Breland

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Where is the Sveland family from?

You can see how Sveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sveland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sveland family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Sveland's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Sveland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sveland 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 29 census records available for the last name Sveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sveland 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sveland. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sveland. For the veterans among your Sveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sveland lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Sveland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sveland in 1977 was 76, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sveland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sveland 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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