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Switala Family History

Switala Surname Meaning

Polish (Świtała): nickname for an early riser from świt ‘dawn’ (or świtać ‘to dawn’).

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


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Where is the Switala family from?

You can see how Switala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Switala families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Switala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Switala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switala 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 Switala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switala. 35% of Switala men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Switala women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Switala were Attendant and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Assembler
    9%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Switala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Switala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switala 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Switala. 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 438 military records available for the last name Switala. For the veterans among your Switala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switala lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Switala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Switala in 1954 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switala 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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