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Swiatek Family History

Swiatek Surname Meaning

Polish (Świątek) is derived from a pet form of various Old Polish personal names such as Świętosław, Świętobor, or Świętopełk. The first element of these names is derived from Old Slavic svetъ, which means ‘strong’ or ‘powerful’, and later came to mean ‘holy’ in Polish as święty.

Additionally, the name can also be a nickname stemming from święty, meaning ‘holy’, or it may serve as a metonymic occupational name for a carver of icons, originating from świątek, which translates to ‘icon’ or ‘holy image’.

In this context, the name highlights both the spiritual significance and the craftsmanship associated with icons in Polish culture. The use of the word święty further emphasizes the connection to holiness.

Overall, Świątek illustrates the rich cultural heritage of Poland, interweaving personal identity with religious significance and craftsmanship.

Compare with Swiontek for related contexts and variations of the name.

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


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You can see how Swiatek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiatek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Swiatek families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Swiatek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swiatek families in 1920.
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What did your Swiatek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swiatek. 25% of Swiatek men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Swiatek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swiatek were Shipping Clerk 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
    25%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Assembler
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 810 military records available for the last name Swiatek. For the veterans among your Swiatek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiatek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Swiatek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swiatek in 1957 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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