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Swilky Family History

Swilky 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: Wilk, Wilby, Silk, Swick, Smiley, Wiley, Swink, Spilka, Willy

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Where is the Swilky family from?

You can see how Swilky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swilky family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Swilky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swilky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swilky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swilky 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 55 census records available for the last name Swilky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swilky 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Swilky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Swilky. For the veterans among your Swilky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swilky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Swilky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Swilky in 1968 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swilky 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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