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Switzky Family History

Switzky 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: Swirsky, Witzke, Switzer, Slutzky, Sawatzky, Spitz, Witek, Witty

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Where is the Switzky family from?

You can see how Switzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switzky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Switzky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Switzky families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Switzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Switzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switzky 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 Switzky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Switzky. 58% of Switzky men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    43%

What Switzky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Switzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switzky 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Switzky. 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 36 military records available for the last name Switzky. For the veterans among your Switzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switzky lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Switzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Switzky in 1951 was 46, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switzky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switzky 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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