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Swietek Family History

Swietek 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: Swiatek, Sistek, Witek, Kwiatek, Swiontek, Swatek, Sitek, Sniezek

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Where is the Swietek family from?

You can see how Swietek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swietek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Swietek families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Swietek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swietek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swietek 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 Swietek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swietek. 34% of Swietek men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Swietek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swietek were Labor and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Swietek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Swietek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swietek 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Swietek. 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 104 military records available for the last name Swietek. For the veterans among your Swietek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swietek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Swietek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swietek in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swietek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swietek 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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