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Sviland Family History

Sviland 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: Voland, Heiland, Selland, Soland, Piland, Miland, Haviland, Wiland

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Where is the Sviland family from?

You can see how Sviland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sviland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sviland family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sviland's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Sviland families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Sviland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sviland 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sviland. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sviland. For the veterans among your Sviland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sviland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Sviland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sviland in 1963 was 81, and 71 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sviland 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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