Shevchuk Family History

Shevchuk Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Ukrainian shevchuk ‘son (or assistant) of the shoemaker’ from shvets (shevtsa in genitive) ‘shoemaker’.

The name reflects the profession of the shoemaker, indicating a historical trade in the community.

The use of the diminutive or patronymic suffix -uk suggests a familial or assistant relationship to the shoemaker.

This etymology highlights both cultural and occupational aspects of the name.

Such naming conventions are common in many cultures, tying individuals back to their ancestral occupations.

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

Similar surnames: Shewchuk, Shevchenko, Marchuk, Schut, Sevcik, Sawchuk, Demchuk, Scheck, Schur, Schul

853	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
132	Military Records
174	Immigration Records
519	Census and Voter Lists
140	Member Trees

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Where is the Shevchuk family from?

You can see how Shevchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shevchuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Shevchuk families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shevchuk's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Shevchuk families in 1920.

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What did your Shevchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shevchuk.

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Census Record

There are 519 census records available for the last name Shevchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevchuk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 174 immigration records available for the last name Shevchuk. 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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Military Records

There are 132 military records available for the last name Shevchuk. For the veterans among your Shevchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevchuk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shevchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shevchuk in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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Shevchuk Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Ukrainian shevchuk ‘son (or assistant) of the shoemaker’ from shvets (shevtsa in genitive) ‘shoemaker’.

The name reflects the profession of the shoemaker, indicating a historical trade in the community.

The use of the diminutive or patronymic suffix -uk suggests a familial or assistant relationship to the shoemaker.

This etymology highlights both cultural and occupational aspects of the name.

Such naming conventions are common in many cultures, tying individuals back to their ancestral occupations.

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

Where is the Shevchuk family from?

What did your Shevchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shevchuk.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Polisher

100%

What Shevchuk family records will you find?

What is the average Shevchuk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shevchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shevchuk in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

Shevchuk Family History

Shevchuk Surname Meaning

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Shevchuk Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Shevchuk

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Where is the Shevchuk family from?

What did your Shevchuk ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Shevchuk family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Shevchuk lifespan?

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