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Svilar Family History

Svilar 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: Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Solar, Villar, Avila, Silas, Smolar, Vivar

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Where is the Svilar family from?

You can see how Svilar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svilar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Svilar families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Svilar's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Svilar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svilar 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 Svilar ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Svilar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svilar 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Svilar. 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 187 military records available for the last name Svilar. For the veterans among your Svilar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svilar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Svilar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Svilar in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svilar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svilar 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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