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Swantek Family History

Swantek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Świątek (see Swiatek).

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


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Where is the Swantek family from?

You can see how Swantek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swantek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Swantek families living in Michigan. This was about 52% of all the recorded Swantek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swantek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swantek 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 Swantek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swantek. 28% of Swantek men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Swantek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swantek were Salesman 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Swantek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swantek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swantek 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Swantek. 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 489 military records available for the last name Swantek. For the veterans among your Swantek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swantek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Swantek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swantek in 1952 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swantek 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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