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Shweitz Family History

Shweitz 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: Schweitz, Schwetz, Weitz, Seitz, Steitz, Streitz, Heitz, Sheetz

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Where is the Shweitz family from?

You can see how Shweitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shweitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shweitz family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shweitz's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Shweitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shweitz 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 23 census records available for the last name Shweitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shweitz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shweitz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shweitz. For the veterans among your Shweitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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