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Scweitzer Family History

Scweitzer 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: Schweitzer, Sweitzer, Schwitzer, Schnitzer, Schmitzer, Spreitzer

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Where is the Scweitzer family from?

You can see how Scweitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scweitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scweitzer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scweitzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scweitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scweitzer 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 59 census records available for the last name Scweitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scweitzer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Scweitzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Scweitzer. For the veterans among your Scweitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scweitzer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Scweitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scweitzer in 1974 was 58, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scweitzer 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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