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Sefcik Family History

Sefcik Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Šefčík also Šefčik): variant of Ševčík (see Sevcik). Compare Sefchick and Shefchik.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sefcik family from?

You can see how Sefcik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefcik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sefcik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Sefcik families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sefcik's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Sefcik families in 1880.
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What did your Sefcik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sefcik. 35% of Sefcik men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Sefcik women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sefcik were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Sefcik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sefcik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefcik 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Sefcik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 736 military records available for the last name Sefcik. For the veterans among your Sefcik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefcik lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sefcik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sefcik in 1946 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefcik 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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