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Switkowski Family History

Switkowski 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: Swiatkowski, Witkowski, Sitkowski, Szatkowski, Wilkowski, Winkowski

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Where is the Switkowski family from?

You can see how Switkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Switkowski families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Switkowski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Switkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switkowski 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 Switkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switkowski. 100% of Switkowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Switkowski women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Switkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Switkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switkowski 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Switkowski. 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 29 military records available for the last name Switkowski. For the veterans among your Switkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switkowski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Switkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Switkowski in 1961 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switkowski 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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