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Svetkey Family History

Svetkey 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: Shetley, Setter, Shetty, Seeley, Sankey, Svetlik, Setzer, Berkey

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Where is the Svetkey family from?

You can see how Svetkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svetkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svetkey family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Svetkey's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Svetkey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Svetkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svetkey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Svetkey. 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 Svetkey. For the veterans among your Svetkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svetkey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Svetkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Svetkey in 1966 was 45, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svetkey 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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