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Swisky Family History

Swisky 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: Swirsky, Siska, Swick, Sisko, Wisby, Swink, Swasey, Sarisky, Brisky

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Where is the Swisky family from?

You can see how Swisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swisky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swisky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Swisky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swisky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swisky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swisky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swisky. 100% of Swisky men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Swisky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Swisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swisky 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Swisky. 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 64 military records available for the last name Swisky. For the veterans among your Swisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swisky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Swisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Swisky in 1971 was 87, and 93 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swisky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swisky 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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