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Swetek Family History

Swetek 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: Swatek, Petek, Sweet, Sistek, Witek, Swett, Sweger, Week, Svatek

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Swetek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Swetek. 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 23 military records available for the last name Swetek. For the veterans among your Swetek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Swetek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swetek in 1975 was 69, and 92 in 2003.

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