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Sivak Family History

Sivak Surname Meaning

Czech Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Sivák and Šivák); Rusyn and Ukrainian (standard transliteration Syvak); Jewish (from Ukraine): nickname for a gray-haired man from a noun derivative of Czech and Slovak sivý Rusyn and Ukrainian syvyy ‘gray’.

The nickname may also be derived from Czech and Slovak sivák ‘gray horse’. Croatian and Slovenian (Šivak): occupational name for a cobbler derived from šivati ‘to sew’.

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


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You can see how Sivak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sivak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sivak families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sivak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sivak families in 1911.
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What did your Sivak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sivak. 100% of Sivak men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sivak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivak 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sivak. 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 405 military records available for the last name Sivak. For the veterans among your Sivak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivak lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sivak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sivak in 1946 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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