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Swinko Family History

Swinko 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: Swink, Sinko, Swick, Swinton, Swing, Smink, Spirko, Sink, Witko

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Where is the Swinko family from?

You can see how Swinko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swinko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swinko family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swinko's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Swinko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swinko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swinko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swinko. 50% of Swinko men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Swinko women worked as a Machine 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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Swinko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Swinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swinko 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Swinko. 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 111 military records available for the last name Swinko. For the veterans among your Swinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swinko lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Swinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Swinko in 1959 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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