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Svacha Family History

Svacha 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: Sacha, Vacha, Sachs, Sacca, Macha, Stach, Vaca, Bacha, Spach, Socha

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Where is the Svacha family from?

You can see how Svacha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svacha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Svacha families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Svacha's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Svacha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svacha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Svacha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trammery was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svacha. 25% of Svacha men worked as a Trammery.

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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

  • Trammery
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Svacha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Svacha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svacha 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Svacha. 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 30 military records available for the last name Svacha. For the veterans among your Svacha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svacha lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1999, in the United States, Svacha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Svacha in 1950 was 53, and 72 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svacha 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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