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Svehla Family History

Svehla Name Meaning

Czech (Švehla): nickname for a chattering person from a derivative of Old Czech švehlat ‘to twitter’. Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead Svela in Rogaland probably derived from Old Norse svella 'swell (out) bulge' about a pasture with hillocks or tufts.

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


Similar surnames: Stella, Vela, Avella, Savela, Smaha, Piela, Savel, Overly, Seda

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Where is the Svehla family from?

You can see how Svehla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svehla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Svehla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Svehla families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Svehla's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Svehla families in 1880.
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What did your Svehla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Svehla. 15% of Svehla men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Svehla women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Svehla were Farming and School Teacher. .

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Factory Work
    23%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Svehla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svehla 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Svehla. 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 522 military records available for the last name Svehla. For the veterans among your Svehla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svehla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Svehla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Svehla in 1962 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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