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Svaleson Family History

Svaleson Name 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: Salveson, Sales, Samson, Salmon, Scales, Sampson, Vales, Stapleton

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Where is the Svaleson family from?

You can see how Svaleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svaleson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Svaleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Svaleson families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Svaleson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Svaleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svaleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Svaleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svaleson. 43% of Svaleson men worked as a Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
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    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Svaleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svaleson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Svaleson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Svaleson. For the veterans among your Svaleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svaleson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Svaleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Svaleson in 1967 was 83, and 82 in 2000.

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