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Svihla Family History

Svihla 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: Svehla, Villa, Vila, Sevilla, Avila, Viola, Silla, Avilla, Swehla

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Where is the Svihla family from?

You can see how Svihla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svihla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Svihla families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Svihla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svihla families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Svihla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svihla 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Svihla. 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 64 military records available for the last name Svihla. For the veterans among your Svihla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svihla lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Svihla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Svihla in 1961 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svihla 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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