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Swietlik Family History

Swietlik 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: Svetlik, Swiatek, Wittlin, Dietlin, Stehlik, Swistak, Cieslik

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Where is the Swietlik family from?

You can see how Swietlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swietlik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Swietlik families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Swietlik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swietlik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swietlik 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 Swietlik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swietlik. 72% of Swietlik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Swietlik women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Swietlik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Swietlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swietlik 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Swietlik. 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 122 military records available for the last name Swietlik. For the veterans among your Swietlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swietlik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Swietlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swietlik in 1965 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swietlik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swietlik 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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