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Shvets Family History

Shvets Surname Meaning

Ukrainian Rusyn Belorussian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for shoemaker from Ukrainian Rusyn and Belorussian shvets.

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


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Where is the Shvets family from?

You can see how Shvets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shvets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shvets family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shvets's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shvets families in 1920.
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What did your Shvets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shvets. 100% of Shvets 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Shvets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shvets 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shvets. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shvets. For the veterans among your Shvets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shvets lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Shvets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shvets in 1982 was 67, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shvets 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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