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Swabek Family History

Swabek 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: Swatek, Swab, Swales, Swaby, Sadek, Starek, Walek, Saber, Sabet

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Where is the Swabek family from?

You can see how Swabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swabek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swabek family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Swabek's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Swabek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swabek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Swabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swabek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Swabek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swabek. For the veterans among your Swabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swabek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Swabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swabek in 1974 was 68, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swabek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swabek 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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