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Sveeggen Family History

Sveeggen 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: Eggen, Heggen, Seeger, Seelen, Sveen, Svendsen, Steensen, Brueggen

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Where is the Sveeggen family from?

You can see how Sveeggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sveeggen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sveeggen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sveeggen's in USA. California had the highest population of Sveeggen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sveeggen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sveeggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sveeggen. 100% of Sveeggen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Sveeggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sveeggen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sveeggen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sveeggen. For the veterans among your Sveeggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sveeggen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Sveeggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sveeggen in 1975 was 77, and 97 in 2003.

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