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Swisk Family History

Swisk 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: Swick, Swink, Sisk, Swist, Swiss, Wick, Twist, Wilk, Wise, Silk

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Where is the Swisk family from?

You can see how Swisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swisk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swisk family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swisk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swisk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swisk 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 101 census records available for the last name Swisk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swisk 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Swisk. 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 13 military records available for the last name Swisk. For the veterans among your Swisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swisk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Swisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swisk in 1970 was 57, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swisk 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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