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Shovak Family History

Shovak 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: Slovak, Shovan, Shock, Hodak, Novak, Shoaf, Hoak, Shostak, Sholar

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Where is the Shovak family from?

You can see how Shovak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shovak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shovak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shovak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovak 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 Shovak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Shovak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Shovak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shovak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shovak. For the veterans among your Shovak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovak lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Shovak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shovak in 1957 was 61, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shovak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovak 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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