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Switken Family History

Switken 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: Witkin, Suntken, Snitker, Wilken, Wicken, Aitken, Switzer, Witten

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Switken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Switken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switken 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Switken. 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 8 military records available for the last name Switken. For the veterans among your Switken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switken lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Switken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Switken in 1993 was 89, and 78 in 1998.

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