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Svihl Family History

Svihl 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: Still, Stiel, Vial, Stohl, Vahl, Stuhl, Seil, Svehla, Viel, Sohl

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Where is the Svihl family from?

You can see how Svihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svihl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svihl family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Svihl's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Svihl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svihl 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 Svihl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Svihl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Svihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svihl 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Svihl. 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 4 military records available for the last name Svihl. For the veterans among your Svihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svihl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Svihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Svihl in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svihl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svihl 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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