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Shevak Family History

Shevak 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: Spevak, Shean, Shera, Selak, Slezak, Spivak, Sivak, Shea, Shear

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Where is the Shevak family from?

You can see how Shevak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shevak family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shevak's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Shevak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevak 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 Shevak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shevak. 60% of Shevak men worked as a Musician.

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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

  • Musician
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Shevak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Shevak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shevak. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shevak. For the veterans among your Shevak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shevak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shevak in 1965 was 49, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevak 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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