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Sver Family History

Sver 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: Over, Sever, Suver, Suer, Svec, Sher, Saver, Siver, Sayer, Beer

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Where is the Sver family from?

You can see how Sver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sver family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sver's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sver 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 Sver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sver. 100% of Sver men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Sver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sver 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sver. 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 Sver. For the veterans among your Sver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sver lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Sver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sver in 1967 was 47, and 48 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sver 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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