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Sventek Family History

Sventek 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: Senter, Svatek, Venter, Zientek, Swantek, Sendek, Voytek, Venner

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Where is the Sventek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sventek 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 Sventek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sventek. 43% of Sventek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sventek women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Switchman
    29%
  • Attendant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Sventek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Sventek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sventek 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sventek. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sventek. For the veterans among your Sventek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sventek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sventek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sventek in 1975 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sventek 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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