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Swatzke Family History

Swatzke 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: Natzke, Fratzke, Swatek, Matzke, Witzke, Wutzke, Patzke, Gatzke

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Where is the Swatzke family from?

You can see how Swatzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swatzke family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Swatzke's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Swatzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Swatzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Swatzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatzke 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 Swatzke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swatzke. For the veterans among your Swatzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatzke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Swatzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Swatzke in 1966 was 58, and 51 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatzke 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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