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Svidlow Family History

Svidlow Surname 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: Sidlo, Sudlow, Stielow, Snidow, Swallow, Shadow, Ludlow, Sydow

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Where is the Svidlow family from?

You can see how Svidlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svidlow family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Svidlow family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Svidlow's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Svidlow families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Svidlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svidlow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Svidlow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Svidlow. For the veterans among your Svidlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svidlow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Svidlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Svidlow in 1974 was 56, and 98 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svidlow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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