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Swanka Family History

Swanka 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: Swanda, Swank, Swanke, Swan, Shankar, Sanna, Sarka, Shanks, Wank

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Where is the Swanka family from?

You can see how Swanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Swanka families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Swanka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanka 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 Swanka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Swanka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Swanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanka 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Swanka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Swanka. For the veterans among your Swanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Swanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swanka in 1970 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

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