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Swiska Family History

Swiska 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: Siska, Slivka, Miska, Swick, Ziska, Sisko, Triska, Swink, Spilka

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Where is the Swiska family from?

You can see how Swiska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swiska family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swiska's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Swiska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiska 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 63 census records available for the last name Swiska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiska 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Swiska. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swiska. For the veterans among your Swiska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiska lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Swiska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swiska in 1980 was 97, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiska 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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