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Swestka Family History

Swestka 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: Pestka, Westra, Westby, Sweet, Cuesta, Testa, Westen, Siska, Sabatka

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Where is the Swestka family from?

You can see how Swestka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swestka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Swestka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Swestka family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Swestka's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Swestka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swestka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swestka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swestka. 60% of Swestka men worked as an 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

  • Operator
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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What Swestka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Swestka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swestka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Swestka. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swestka. For the veterans among your Swestka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swestka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Swestka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swestka in 1976 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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