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Svelch Family History

Svelch 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: Felch, Kelch, Welch, Speich, Stech, Belch, Verch, Svec, Veach, Veech

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Where is the Svelch family from?

You can see how Svelch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svelch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Svelch families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Svelch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Svelch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svelch 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 23 census records available for the last name Svelch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svelch 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Svelch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Svelch. For the veterans among your Svelch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svelch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1966, in the United States, Svelch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Svelch in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 1966.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svelch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svelch 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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