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Sevak Family History

Sevak 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: Selak, Sivak, Revak, Spevak, Seda, Deak, Peak, Seal, Sak, Sera

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Where is the Sevak family from?

You can see how Sevak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sevak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sevak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sevak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sevak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevak 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 Sevak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sevak. 40% of Sevak men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Utility Man
    20%

What Sevak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Sevak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevak 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sevak. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sevak. For the veterans among your Sevak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sevak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sevak in 1965 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevak 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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