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Swatski Family History

Swatski 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: Slaski, Stawski, Iwanski, Walski, Skalski, Swatek, Snarski, Sawatzki

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Where is the Swatski family from?

You can see how Swatski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Swatski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Swatski family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Swatski's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Swatski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swatski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swatski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaking were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swatski. 60% of Swatski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Swatski women worked as a Dressmaking. .

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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
    60%
  • Longshoreman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaking
    100%
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What Swatski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Swatski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatski 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Swatski. 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 65 military records available for the last name Swatski. For the veterans among your Swatski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Swatski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swatski in 1965 was 38, and 81 in 1999.

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