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Swierczek Family History

Swierczek Surname Meaning

Polish (Świerczek) is a nickname for a small chirpy person derived from a diminutive of świercz, which means ‘cricket’ (the insect).

This term can also serve as a topographic name or nickname.

It draws from a diminutive of świerk, which translates to ‘spruce’.

Thus, the name reflects both a personality trait and a connection to nature.

Overall, it embodies a charming blend of linguistic and cultural elements.

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


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Where is the Swierczek family from?

You can see how Swierczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swierczek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Swierczek families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Swierczek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swierczek families in 1920.
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What did your Swierczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swierczek. 47% of Swierczek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swierczek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swierczek were Janitor and Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Labor
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Janitor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Swierczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Swierczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swierczek 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Swierczek. 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 418 military records available for the last name Swierczek. For the veterans among your Swierczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swierczek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Swierczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swierczek in 1957 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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