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Svetlak Family History

Svetlak 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: Svetlik, Sedlak, Svitak, Svehla, Selak, Smetak, Stella, Vela, Sella

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Where is the Svetlak family from?

You can see how Svetlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svetlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svetlak family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Svetlak's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Svetlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svetlak 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 36 census records available for the last name Svetlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svetlak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Svetlak. 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 23 military records available for the last name Svetlak. For the veterans among your Svetlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svetlak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Svetlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Svetlak in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Svetlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svetlak 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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