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Swonek Family History

Swonek 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: Stone, Sone, Wolek, Sonnek, Stoner, Swink, Swiontek, Sobek, Stanek

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Where is the Swonek family from?

You can see how Swonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swonek family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Swonek families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swonek's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Swonek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swonek 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 89 census records available for the last name Swonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swonek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swonek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swonek. For the veterans among your Swonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swonek lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Swonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swonek in 1978 was 29, and 71 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swonek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swonek 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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