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Svob Family History

Svob 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: Stob, Son, Sok, So, Sol, Job, Som, Avon, Skop, Salb

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Where is the Svob family from?

You can see how Svob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svob family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Svob families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Svob's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svob families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svob 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 Svob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svob. 75% of Svob 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Miner
    25%

What Svob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Svob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svob 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Svob. 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 50 military records available for the last name Svob. For the veterans among your Svob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svob lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Svob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Svob in 1966 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svob

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svob 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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