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Svet Family History

Svet Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from a short form of Old Slavic compound personal names based on svetъ ‘strong powerful’ (later ‘holy’).

This includes examples like Svetogoj, which illustrates the connection to strength and holiness.

Alternatively, it might be a nickname derived from Slovenian svet ‘holy’,

possibly denoting a very pious person.

Such etymological roots reflect the cultural values associated with strength and sanctity in Slovenian heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Svet family from?

You can see how Svet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Svet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Svet families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Svet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svet 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 Svet ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Svet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svet 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Svet. 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 75 military records available for the last name Svet. For the veterans among your Svet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Svet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Svet in 1965 was 64, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svet 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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