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Swiskey Family History

Swiskey 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: Hiskey, Sisley, Swinney, Swasey, Swirsky, Sisney, Wilkey, Briskey

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Where is the Swiskey family from?

You can see how Swiskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swiskey family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swiskey's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Swiskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiskey 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 54 census records available for the last name Swiskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiskey 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 Swiskey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Swiskey. For the veterans among your Swiskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiskey lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Swiskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swiskey in 1989 was 64, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swiskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiskey 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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