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Swoboda Family History

Swoboda Surname Meaning

Polish: from swoboda ‘freedom’ a technical term in the feudal system for a freeman i.e. a peasant farmer as opposed to a serf.

The name in this form is also found in German-speaking countries as a German form of both the Polish name and Czech Svoboda.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Swoboda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoboda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swoboda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Swoboda families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Swoboda's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Swoboda families in 1891.
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What did your Swoboda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Consult Physician and Physicianhousewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swoboda. 100% of Swoboda men worked as a Consult Physician and 100% of Swoboda women worked as a Physicianhousewife.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Consult Physician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Physicianhousewife
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Swoboda. For the veterans among your Swoboda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swoboda lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Swoboda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swoboda in 1943 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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