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Svabek Family History

Svabek 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: Svatek, Vacek, Sadek, Starek, Saber, Sabet, Szarek, Sobek, Skarbek

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Where is the Svabek family from?

You can see how Svabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svabek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Svabek families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Svabek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svabek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svabek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Svabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svabek 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Svabek. 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 37 military records available for the last name Svabek. For the veterans among your Svabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svabek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Svabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Svabek in 1965 was 85, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svabek 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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