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Swatko Family History

Swatko 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: Sato, Witko, Stanko, Swango, Walko, Wasko, Sako, Platko, Swatek

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Where is the Swatko family from?

You can see how Swatko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Swatko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Swatko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Swatko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swatko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatko 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 Swatko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swatko. 50% of Swatko men worked as a Soldier.

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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

  • Soldier
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Swatko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Swatko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatko 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Swatko. 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 71 military records available for the last name Swatko. For the veterans among your Swatko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Swatko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Swatko in 1964 was 72, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swatko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatko 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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