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Skwirut Family History

Skwirut 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: Swift, Kwiat, Swart, Swint, Kirst, Skwarek, Swist, Swire, Swires

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Where is the Skwirut family from?

You can see how Skwirut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skwirut family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skwirut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skwirut families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Skwirut's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Skwirut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skwirut 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 Skwirut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skwirut. 41% of Skwirut men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Skwirut women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skwirut were Punch Press Operator and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Punch Press Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    17%
  • Press Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Skwirut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skwirut 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Skwirut. 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 122 military records available for the last name Skwirut. For the veterans among your Skwirut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skwirut lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Skwirut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skwirut in 1957 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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