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Swaykus Family History

Swaykus 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: Stankus, Malkus, Backus, Sykes, Wirkus, Barkus, Shanks, Swales

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What did your Swaykus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swaykus. 50% of Swaykus men worked as a Bricklayer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Swaykus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaykus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swaykus. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Swaykus. For the veterans among your Swaykus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaykus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Swaykus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swaykus in 1969 was 85, and 93 in 2001.

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