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Sworsky Family History

Sworsky 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: Dworsky, Swirsky, Wolsky, Twersky, Dvorsky, Skorski, Sorsby, Sikorsky

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Where is the Sworsky family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sworsky. 50% of Sworsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Sworsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Sworsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sworsky 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sworsky. 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 Sworsky. For the veterans among your Sworsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sworsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sworsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sworsky in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sworsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sworsky 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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