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Sweaks Family History

Sweaks 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: Sheaks, Speaks, Weaks, Sears, Speake, Weeks, Sweers, Swets, Peaks

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Where is the Sweaks family from?

You can see how Sweaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweaks family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sweaks families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweaks's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Sweaks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweaks 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 27 census records available for the last name Sweaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweaks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sweaks. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sweaks. For the veterans among your Sweaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweaks lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sweaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sweaks in 1972 was 90, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweaks 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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