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Swistock Family History

Swistock 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, Stock, Weinstock, Sistek, Rebstock, Willock, Swick, Ailstock

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Where is the Swistock family from?

You can see how Swistock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swistock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swistock family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swistock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swistock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swistock 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 Swistock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Reader were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swistock. 100% of Swistock men worked as a Miner and 50% of Swistock women worked as a Reader.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Reader
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Swistock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Swistock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swistock 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Swistock. 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 47 military records available for the last name Swistock. For the veterans among your Swistock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swistock lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Swistock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swistock in 1957 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swistock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swistock 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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