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Svetko Family History

Svetko 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: Seto, Senko, Sienko, Vetro, Stefko, Petko, Vitko, Sitko, Szeto

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Where is the Svetko family from?

You can see how Svetko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svetko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svetko family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Svetko's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Svetko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svetko 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 24 census records available for the last name Svetko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svetko 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Svetko. 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 69 military records available for the last name Svetko. For the veterans among your Svetko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svetko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Svetko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Svetko in 1967 was 67, and 77 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svetko 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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