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Sverdlin Family History

Sverdlin 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: Serlin, Verdin, Sherlin, Verduin, Overlin, Berlin, Serafin, Severin

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Where is the Sverdlin family from?

You can see how Sverdlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sverdlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sverdlin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sverdlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sverdlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sverdlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sverdlin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sverdlin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Sverdlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sverdlin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sverdlin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sverdlin. For the veterans among your Sverdlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sverdlin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sverdlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sverdlin in 1968 was 79, and 99 in 2002.

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