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Svec Family History

Svec Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Švec) refers to an occupational name for a shoemaker derived from švec.

This term originates from the Czech word šíti and the Slovak word šiť, both meaning ‘to sew’.

It highlights the craftsmanship associated with shoemaking in these cultures.

Furthermore, this name can be compared with similar surnames such as Schwetz, Shvets, and Swetz.

These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural connections across different Slavic communities.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Svec family from?

You can see how Svec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 44 Svec families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Svec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svec families in 1920.
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What did your Svec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Svec. 23% of Svec men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Svec women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Svec were Machinist and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Svec. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Svec. For the veterans among your Svec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svec lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Svec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Svec in 1952 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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