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Swike Family History

Swike 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: Spike, Wike, Swire, Pike, Spire, Wise, Saiki, Wire, Stoke, Sik

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Where is the Swike family from?

You can see how Swike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swike family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swike families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Swike's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Swike families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swike 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 197 census records available for the last name Swike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swike 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Swike. 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 89 military records available for the last name Swike. For the veterans among your Swike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swike lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Swike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swike in 1964 was 91, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swike 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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