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Svanson Family History

Svanson 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: Evanson, Swanson, Svenson, Sanson, Samson, Stanton, Branson, Anson

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Where is the Svanson family from?

You can see how Svanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Svanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Svanson families living in Minnesota. This was about 21% of all the recorded Svanson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Svanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Svanson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Svanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svanson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Svanson. 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 119 military records available for the last name Svanson. For the veterans among your Svanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svanson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Svanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Svanson in 1964 was 87, and 84 in 1990.

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