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Switko Family History

Switko 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: Witko, Sitko, Swick, Saito, Spirko, Sirko, Sisko, Swink, Sinko

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Where is the Switko family from?

You can see how Switko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Switko family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Switko's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Switko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switko 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 41 census records available for the last name Switko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switko 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Switko. 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 Switko. For the veterans among your Switko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Switko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Switko in 1972 was 69, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switko 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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