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Svetina Family History

Svetina 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: Smetana, Vezina, Stein, Severin, Cortina, Satin, Senna, Regina

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Where is the Svetina family from?

You can see how Svetina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svetina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Svetina families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Svetina's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Svetina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svetina 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 Svetina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svetina. 100% of Svetina 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 Svetina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Svetina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svetina 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Svetina. 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 86 military records available for the last name Svetina. For the veterans among your Svetina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svetina lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Svetina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Svetina in 1969 was 79, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svetina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svetina 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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