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Skwarek Family History

Skwarek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a slight tiny person from skwarek ‘crackling’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skwarek family from?

You can see how Skwarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skwarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skwarek families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Skwarek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skwarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skwarek 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 Skwarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skwarek. 55% of Skwarek men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Skwarek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skwarek were Electrician and Clerk.

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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
    55%
  • Shipping Clerk
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Skwarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Skwarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skwarek 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Skwarek. 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 199 military records available for the last name Skwarek. For the veterans among your Skwarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skwarek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Skwarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skwarek in 1958 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skwarek 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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