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Swantak Family History

Swantak 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: Swantek, Santa, Swanick, Swanton, Swanda, Swatek, Wanta, Swistak

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Where is the Swantak family from?

You can see how Swantak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swantak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swantak family living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Swantak's in USA. Connecticut and 5 other states had the highest population of Swantak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swantak 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 Swantak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swantak. 85% of Swantak men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Swantak women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swantak were Laborer and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Office Clerk
    40%

What Swantak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Swantak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swantak 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 immigration records available for the last name Swantak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Swantak. For the veterans among your Swantak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swantak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Swantak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Swantak in 1970 was 82, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swantak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swantak 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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