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Svicek Family History

Svicek 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: Svrcek, Vacek, Spicer, Flicek, Swick, Vlcek, Vick, Svitak, Siek

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Where is the Svicek family from?

You can see how Svicek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svicek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svicek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Svicek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Svicek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svicek 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 Svicek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svicek. 100% of Svicek men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Svicek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Svicek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svicek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Svicek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Svicek. For the veterans among your Svicek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svicek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Svicek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Svicek in 1971 was 80, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svicek 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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