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Sverdlov Family History

Sverdlov Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Sverdly in Belarus. Compare Swerdloff and Swerdlow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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There are 31 census records available for the last name Sverdlov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sverdlov 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sverdlov. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Sverdlov. For the veterans among your Sverdlov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sverdlov lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Sverdlov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sverdlov in 1981 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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