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Switek Family History

Switek 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: Witek, Swiatek, Swatek, Sitek, Sistek, Swick, Svitak, Twite, Siek

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Where is the Switek family from?

You can see how Switek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Switek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Switek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Switek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Switek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switek 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 Switek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switek. 42% of Switek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Switek women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Switek were Waiter and Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Private
    17%
  • Waiter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Switek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Switek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switek 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Switek. 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 89 military records available for the last name Switek. For the veterans among your Switek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Switek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Switek in 1960 was 46, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switek 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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