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Swetnick Family History

Swetnick 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: Senick, Wernick, Swanick, Slotnick, Shinnick, Bernick, Winnick

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Where is the Swetnick family from?

You can see how Swetnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Swetnick families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Swetnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swetnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swetnick 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 93 census records available for the last name Swetnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetnick 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Swetnick. 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 24 military records available for the last name Swetnick. For the veterans among your Swetnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetnick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Swetnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Swetnick in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetnick 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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