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Swistara Family History

Swistara 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: Swistak, Switala, Sistare, Wishart, Sciara, Smietana, Sitar, Wiitala

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Where is the Swistara family from?

You can see how Swistara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swistara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swistara family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swistara's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swistara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swistara 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 53 census records available for the last name Swistara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swistara 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Swistara. 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 25 military records available for the last name Swistara. For the veterans among your Swistara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swistara lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Swistara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swistara in 1976 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swistara 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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