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Swyck Family History

Swyck 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: Swick, Stock, Slack, Wick, Sack, Wack, Stack, Zwick, Shock, Speck

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Where is the Swyck family from?

You can see how Swyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swyck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swyck family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Swyck's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Swyck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swyck 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 70 census records available for the last name Swyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swyck 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swyck. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swyck. For the veterans among your Swyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swyck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Swyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swyck in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swyck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swyck 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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