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Swifka Family History

Swifka 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: Slifka, Slivka, Siska, Swick, Swift, Grifka, Swink, Spilka, Stika

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Where is the Swifka family from?

You can see how Swifka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swifka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swifka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swifka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Swifka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Swifka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swifka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Swifka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swifka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swifka. 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 27 military records available for the last name Swifka. For the veterans among your Swifka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swifka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Swifka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Swifka in 1969 was 77, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swifka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swifka 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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