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Swunk Family History

Swunk 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: Swink, Shunk, Swank, Sun, Wenk, Sund, Swan, Munk, Swick, Wank

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Where is the Swunk family from?

You can see how Swunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swunk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swunk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Swunk family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Swunk's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Swunk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swunk 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 Swunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swunk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swunk. 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 7 military records available for the last name Swunk. For the veterans among your Swunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swunk lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Swunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swunk in 1984 was 68, and 49 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swunk 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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