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Shevack Family History

Shevack Name 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: Sherick, Spivack, Spevak, Shack, Sheck, Sevick, Stevick, Heck, Slack

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Where is the Shevack family from?

You can see how Shevack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shevack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shevack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shevack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shevack. 100% of Shevack men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Shevack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevack 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Shevack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Shevack. For the veterans among your Shevack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevack lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Shevack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shevack in 1960 was 54, and 93 in 1999.

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