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Skwiat Family History

Skwiat Name 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: Kwiat, Swift, Swint, Swist, Soniat, Sweat, Swan, Sawa, Twist, Kwak

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Where is the Skwiat family from?

You can see how Skwiat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skwiat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skwiat family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skwiat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skwiat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skwiat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skwiat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skwiat. 100% of Skwiat men worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Skwiat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skwiat 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Skwiat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Skwiat. For the veterans among your Skwiat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skwiat lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Skwiat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skwiat in 1959 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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