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Svehlek Family History

Svehlek 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: Svetlik, Svehla, Stehlik, Stehle, Seller, Mehle, Seeley, Semler

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Svehlek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svehlek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Svehlek. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Svehlek. For the veterans among your Svehlek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svehlek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Svehlek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Svehlek in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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