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Suwala Family History

Suwala Surname 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: Sala, Scala, Sulla, Sawada, Kujala, Sabala, Szala, Skala, Sawaya

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Where is the Suwala family from?

You can see how Suwala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suwala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Suwala families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Suwala families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Suwala's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Suwala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suwala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Suwala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suwala. 100% of Suwala women worked as a Sewer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Suwala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Suwala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suwala 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Suwala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Suwala. For the veterans among your Suwala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suwala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Suwala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Suwala in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suwala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suwala 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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