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Switkes Family History

Switkes 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: Wickes, Snitker, Wilkes, Switzer, Sites, Sikes, Swires, Stites

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Where is the Switkes family from?

You can see how Switkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Switkes families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Switkes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Switkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Switkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switkes. 100% of Switkes men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Switkes women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Switkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switkes 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Switkes. 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 38 military records available for the last name Switkes. For the veterans among your Switkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switkes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Switkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Switkes in 1962 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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