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Swiecicki Surname Meaning

Polish (Święcicki): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Święcica in Lublin and Świętokrzyskie voivodeships, also in present-day Belarus (now Vialikaja Sviancica in Grodno region and Sviacica in Vitebsk region) or Święcice in Masovian and Lesser Poland voivodeships.

The name is derived from places that are characterized by a short form of compound personal names such as Świętosław, Świętomir, and Świętopełk.

This naming convention highlights the cultural significance of personal names in Polish history and heritage.

In addition, the vocabulary word święty, meaning 'holy', also plays a role in the naming process.

Overall, the name Święcicki reflects both geographical and personal elements within Polish tradition.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swiecicki family from?

You can see how Swiecicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiecicki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Swiecicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Swiecicki families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Swiecicki's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Swiecicki families in 1920.
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What did your Swiecicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swiecicki. 19% of Swiecicki men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Swiecicki women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swiecicki were Baker and Packer.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Baker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Swiecicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiecicki 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Swiecicki. 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 247 military records available for the last name Swiecicki. For the veterans among your Swiecicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiecicki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swiecicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swiecicki in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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