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Suwalski Family History

Suwalski Surname 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: Sugalski, Kowalski, Walski, Skalski, Sokalski, Bujalski, Wolski

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Where is the Suwalski family from?

You can see how Suwalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suwalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Suwalski families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Suwalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Suwalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suwalski 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 Suwalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pocket Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suwalski. 40% of Suwalski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Suwalski women worked as a Pocket Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suwalski were Welder and Winder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Stock Clerk
    20%
  • Welder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pocket Maker
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Winder
    34%

What Suwalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Suwalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suwalski 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Suwalski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Suwalski. For the veterans among your Suwalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suwalski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Suwalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Suwalski in 1947 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suwalski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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