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Swirk Family History

Swirk 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: Swick, Stirk, Swink, Sirk, Shirk, Spirk, Swire, Wick, Spire, Stork

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Where is the Swirk family from?

You can see how Swirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swirk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Swirk families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Swirk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swirk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swirk 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 103 census records available for the last name Swirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swirk 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Swirk. 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 114 military records available for the last name Swirk. For the veterans among your Swirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swirk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swirk in 1962 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swirk 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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