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Svith Family History

Svith 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: Smith, Seith, Stith, Vito, Weith, Seth, Raith, Spitz, Faith, Suit

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Where is the Svith family from?

You can see how Svith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svith family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Svith's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Svith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Svith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svith 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Svith. 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 3 military records available for the last name Svith. For the veterans among your Svith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svith lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Svith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Svith in 1959 was 53, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svith 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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