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Swiecki Family History

Swiecki 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: Swick, Sawicki, Swiecicki, Osiecki, Wieck, Solecki, Swiech, Sobecki

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Where is the Swiecki family from?

You can see how Swiecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Swiecki families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Swiecki's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swiecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiecki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swiecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swiecki. 58% of Swiecki men worked as a Meat Cutter. .

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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What Swiecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Swiecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiecki 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Swiecki. 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 104 military records available for the last name Swiecki. For the veterans among your Swiecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiecki lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Swiecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Swiecki in 1961 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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