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Ivak Family History

Ivak 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: Ivan, Sivak, Pak, Ida, Mak, Vas, Rak, Oak, Deak, Raak

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Where is the Ivak family from?

You can see how Ivak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ivak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ivak family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ivak's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Ivak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivak 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 Ivak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Checker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ivak. 100% of Ivak women worked as a Checker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Checker
    100%

What Ivak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Ivak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivak 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ivak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Ivak. For the veterans among your Ivak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ivak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ivak in 1967 was 49, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ivak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivak 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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