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Cwiek Family History

Cwiek 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: Cwik, Cleek, Wien, Wick, Creek, Wilk, Capek, Zwick, Witek, Swick

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Where is the Cwiek family from?

You can see how Cwiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwiek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cwiek families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cwiek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cwiek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwiek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cwiek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Cwiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwiek 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Cwiek. 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 167 military records available for the last name Cwiek. For the veterans among your Cwiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwiek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Cwiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cwiek in 1962 was 58, and 83 in 2002.

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