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Switaj Family History

Switaj 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: Svitak, Sita, Sitar, Swistak, Switala, Smith, Swan, Witham, Shima

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Where is the Switaj family from?

You can see how Switaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Switaj families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Switaj's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Switaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switaj 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 Switaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switaj. 34% of Switaj men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Switaj women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Press Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Switaj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Switaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switaj 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Switaj. 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 84 military records available for the last name Switaj. For the veterans among your Switaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switaj lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Switaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Switaj in 1963 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switaj

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switaj 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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