Svej History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Svej

What does the name Svej mean?

The surname Svej is most likely an occupational surname, as "svecr" was the word used in feudal times in Hungary to describe a shoe-maker.

Early Origins of the Svej family

The surname Svej was first found in the region of Bohemia, where the name Svej first emerged during the Middle Ages. The Svej family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of the medieval society of the region.

Early History of the Svej family

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Svej Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Svajak, Svejcar, Svaj, Svej, Svecr and others.

Early Notables of the Svej family

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Migration of the Svej family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jos Swajse, a Czech immigrant who arrived at the port of New York in 1867; Martin Svejda, who arrived at New Orleans in 1868; Mat Svejda, who arrived at New York in 1879.