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Syvanen Family History

Syvanen 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: Schanen, Savage, Devaney, Vangen, Sanden, Sonnen, Standen, Savant

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Where is the Syvanen family from?

You can see how Syvanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syvanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Syvanen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syvanen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Syvanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syvanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Syvanen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Syvanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syvanen 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Syvanen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Syvanen. For the veterans among your Syvanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syvanen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Syvanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Syvanen in 1969 was 57, and 72 in 2003.

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