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Swiantek Family History

Swiantek 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: Swiatek, Swiontek, Swantek, Kwiatek, Swatek, Winter, Swanger, Piatek

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Where is the Swiantek family from?

You can see how Swiantek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiantek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Swiantek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Swiantek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swiantek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiantek 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 Swiantek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swiantek. 58% of Swiantek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Swiantek women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swiantek were Farming and Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farming
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Swiantek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Swiantek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiantek 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Swiantek. 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 91 military records available for the last name Swiantek. For the veterans among your Swiantek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiantek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Swiantek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Swiantek in 1961 was 41, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swiantek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiantek 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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