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Swiec Family History

Swiec 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: Swier, Swiech, Wien, Spier, Sweet, Stiel, Stien, Spies, Stier, Wiech

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Where is the Swiec family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiec 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 Swiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swiec. 100% of Swiec men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Swiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiec 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Swiec. 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 89 military records available for the last name Swiec. For the veterans among your Swiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiec lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Swiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swiec in 1966 was 49, and 35 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiec 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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