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Svik Family History

Svik 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: Sik, Vik, Shi, Sok, Sack, Savin, Shim, Six, Sui, Sak

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Where is the Svik family from?

You can see how Svik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svik family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Svik's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Svik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svik 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 57 census records available for the last name Svik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svik 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Svik. 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 57 military records available for the last name Svik. For the veterans among your Svik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Svik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Svik in 1965 was 41, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svik 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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