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Swalko Family History

Swalko 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: Walko, Salko, Valko, Swallow, Swales, Salto, Salvo, Salk, Palko

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Where is the Swalko family from?

You can see how Swalko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swalko family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swalko's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Swalko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalko 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 23 census records available for the last name Swalko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalko 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Swalko. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swalko. For the veterans among your Swalko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalko lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Swalko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swalko in 1982 was 88, and 90 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swalko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalko 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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