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Switlick Family History

Switlick 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: Willick, Shinnick, Schlick, Winnick, Svetlik, Smithwick, Willock

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Where is the Switlick family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switlick 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 Switlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Switlick. 60% of Switlick men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Switlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switlick 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Switlick. 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 31 military records available for the last name Switlick. For the veterans among your Switlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switlick lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Switlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Switlick in 1942 was 46, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switlick 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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