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Swiercz Family History

Swiercz Surname Meaning

Polish (Świercz): nickname from Old Polish and regional świercz ‘cricket’ (the insect).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swiercz family from?

You can see how Swiercz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiercz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swiercz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Swiercz families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swiercz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swiercz families in 1891.
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What did your Swiercz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swiercz. 34% of Swiercz men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

What Swiercz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Swiercz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiercz 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Swiercz. 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 138 military records available for the last name Swiercz. For the veterans among your Swiercz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiercz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Swiercz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swiercz in 1950 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiercz 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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