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Svihus Family History

Svihus 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: Vigus, Sachs, Vilas, Shu, Schur, Simos, Aviles, Avis, Sidhu, Melhus

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Where is the Svihus family from?

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

What did your Svihus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Svihus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svihus 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Svihus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Svihus. For the veterans among your Svihus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svihus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Svihus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Svihus in 1960 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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