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Swaska Family History

Swaska 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: Laska, Kraska, Siska, Sarka, Slaski, Gaska, Kaska, Wasko, Skalka

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Where is the Swaska family from?

You can see how Swaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Swaska families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swaska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaska 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 26 census records available for the last name Swaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaska 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swaska. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swaska. For the veterans among your Swaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Swaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Swaska in 1966 was 70, and 64 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaska 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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