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Svestka Family History

Svestka 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: Pestka, Cuesta, Testa, Vester, Siska, Sabatka, Sestak, Seta, Savasta

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Where is the Svestka family from?

You can see how Svestka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svestka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Svestka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Svestka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Svestka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Svestka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svestka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Svestka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Svestka. 40% of Svestka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Svestka women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Svestka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Svestka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svestka 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Svestka. 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 63 military records available for the last name Svestka. For the veterans among your Svestka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svestka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Svestka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Svestka in 1965 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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