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Swatkowski Family History

Swatkowski 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: Szatkowski, Swiatkowski, Satkowski, Stankowski, Kwiatkowski

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Where is the Swatkowski family from?

You can see how Swatkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Swatkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Swatkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swatkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatkowski 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 Swatkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Swatkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Swatkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatkowski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Swatkowski. 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 33 military records available for the last name Swatkowski. For the veterans among your Swatkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Swatkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Swatkowski in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swatkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatkowski 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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