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Switenko Family History

Switenko 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: Sienko, Witek, Witko, Swiatek, Stanko, Senko, Swink, Sinko, Swatek

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Where is the Switenko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Switenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switenko 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Switenko. 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 18 military records available for the last name Switenko. For the veterans among your Switenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switenko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Switenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Switenko in 1969 was 74, and 83 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switenko 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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