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Swierski Family History

Swierski 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: Swiderski, Sielski, Swirsky, Bielski, Swiecicki, Sowinski, Twersky

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Where is the Swierski family from?

You can see how Swierski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swierski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Swierski families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Swierski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swierski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swierski 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 Swierski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swierski. 25% of Swierski men worked as a Handyman.

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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

  • Handyman
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
  • Mason
    25%

What Swierski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Swierski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swierski 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Swierski. 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 61 military records available for the last name Swierski. For the veterans among your Swierski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swierski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Swierski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Swierski in 1968 was 57, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swierski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swierski 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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