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Svinth Family History

Svinth 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: Smith, Saint, Singh, Spieth, Vint, Scinto, Scinta, Seith, Swint

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Where is the Svinth family from?

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

What did your Svinth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bushler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svinth. 50% of Svinth men worked as a Bushler. .

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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

  • Bushler
    50%
  • Faller
    50%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Svinth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svinth 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Svinth. 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 37 military records available for the last name Svinth. For the veterans among your Svinth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svinth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Svinth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Svinth in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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