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Svord Family History

Svord 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: Sword, Lord, Ford, Stork, Nord, Shore, Acord, Cord, Ord, Swords

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Where is the Svord family from?

You can see how Svord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svord family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Svord families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Svord's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Svord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svord 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Svord. 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 3 military records available for the last name Svord. For the veterans among your Svord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svord lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svord 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svord

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