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Sveska Family History

Sveska 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: Siska, Svehla, Sveda, Stepka, Sessa, Vespa, Teska, Sesma, Peska

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Where is the Sveska family from?

You can see how Sveska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sveska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sveska families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sveska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sveska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sveska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sveska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sveska. 60% of Sveska men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sveska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sveska 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sveska. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sveska. For the veterans among your Sveska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sveska lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sveska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sveska in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 2002.

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