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Switalski Family History

Switalski Surname Meaning

Polish (Świtalski): variant of Switala + -ski suffix of surnames.

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


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Where is the Switalski family from?

You can see how Switalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Switalski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Switalski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Switalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switalski 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 Switalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switalski. 25% of Switalski men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Switalski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Switalski were Foreman and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Packer
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Switalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Switalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switalski 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Switalski. 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 596 military records available for the last name Switalski. For the veterans among your Switalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switalski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Switalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Switalski in 1950 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switalski 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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