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Swenka Family History

Swenka 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: Wenk, Senna, Sena, Senk, Shonka, Senko, Swink, Stepka, Sienko, Shenk

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Where is the Swenka family from?

You can see how Swenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Swenka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Swenka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Swenka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenka 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 Swenka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swenka. 80% of Swenka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swenka women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Swenka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Swenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenka 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Swenka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Swenka. For the veterans among your Swenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Swenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swenka in 1969 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swenka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenka 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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