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Svensk Family History

Svensk 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, Senk, Shenk, Ivens, Svenson, Venske, Soens, Evens

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Where is the Svensk family from?

You can see how Svensk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svensk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Svensk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Svensk family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Svensk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Svensk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svensk 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 Svensk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Svensk. 100% of Svensk 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Svensk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Svensk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svensk 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Svensk. 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 20 military records available for the last name Svensk. For the veterans among your Svensk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svensk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Svensk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Svensk in 1970 was 64, and 79 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svensk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svensk 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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