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Svehlak Family History

Svehlak 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: Svehla, Svetlik, Sedlak, Selak, Stehlik, Swehla, Stella, Vela, Sella

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Where is the Svehlak family from?

You can see how Svehlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svehlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Svehlak families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Svehlak's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Svehlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svehlak 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 Svehlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Svehlak. 40% of Svehlak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Svehlak women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Svehlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Svehlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svehlak 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Svehlak. 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 35 military records available for the last name Svehlak. For the veterans among your Svehlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svehlak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Svehlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Svehlak in 1968 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svehlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svehlak 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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