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Swintek Family History

Swintek 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: Swiatek, Swiontek, Swantek, Winter, Sistek, Witek, Swinney, Swinton

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Where is the Swintek family from?

You can see how Swintek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swintek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swintek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swintek family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swintek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swintek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swintek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swintek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swintek. 45% of Swintek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Delivery Man
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Moulder
    12%
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What Swintek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Swintek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swintek 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Swintek. 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 171 military records available for the last name Swintek. For the veterans among your Swintek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swintek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Swintek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swintek in 1953 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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