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Sven Family History

Sven 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: Shen, Aven, Sen, Even, Sveen, Suen, Svec, Sien, Sten, Son

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Where is the Sven family from?

You can see how Sven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sven families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sven's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sven ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Sven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sven 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Sven. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sven. For the veterans among your Sven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Sven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sven in 1968 was 73, and 83 in 1999.

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