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Svisek Family History

Svisek 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: Smisek, Sistek, Svitak, Siek, Svatek, Shimek, Spisak, Sisak, Svrcek

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Where is the Svisek family from?

You can see how Svisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svisek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svisek family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Svisek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Svisek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Svisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svisek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Svisek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Svisek. For the veterans among your Svisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svisek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Svisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Svisek in 1972 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Svisek 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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