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Shivek Family History

Shivek 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: Shimek, Shives, Shive, Shiver, Shine, Skiver, Shier, Shire, Shively

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Where is the Shivek family from?

You can see how Shivek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shivek family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shivek's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Shivek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shivek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Shivek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivek 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 Shivek. 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 104 military records available for the last name Shivek. For the veterans among your Shivek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Shivek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shivek in 1967 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivek 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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