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Svigals Family History

Svigals 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: Sigala, Stigall, Sigal, Seigal, Vilas, Vitale, Vinal, Stigers

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Where is the Svigals family from?

You can see how Svigals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svigals family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Svigals families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Svigals's in USA. New York had the highest population of Svigals families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Svigals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svigals 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Svigals. 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 58 military records available for the last name Svigals. For the veterans among your Svigals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svigals lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Svigals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Svigals in 1963 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svigals 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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