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Svacek Family History

Svacek 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: Vacek, Svatek, Svrcek, Spacek, Slack, Sack, Stack, Jacek, Vlcek

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Where is the Svacek family from?

You can see how Svacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svacek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svacek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Svacek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Svacek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Svacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Svacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svacek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Svacek. 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 Svacek. For the veterans among your Svacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svacek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Svacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Svacek in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svacek 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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