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Switkin Family History

Switkin 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: Witkin, Itkin, Simkin, Slotkin, Slatkin, Sirkin, Shatkin, Wilkin

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Where is the Switkin family from?

You can see how Switkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Switkin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Switkin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Switkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switkin 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 41 census records available for the last name Switkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switkin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Switkin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Switkin. For the veterans among your Switkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Switkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Switkin in 1964 was 60, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switkin 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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