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Svens Family History

Svens 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: Sens, Ovens, Ivens, Soens, Evens, Spens, Shen, Aven, Sheng, Seno

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Where is the Svens family from?

You can see how Svens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Svens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Svens families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Svens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Svens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svens 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 204 census records available for the last name Svens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svens 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Svens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Svens. For the veterans among your Svens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Svens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Svens in 1966 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svens 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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