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Shwetzer Family History

Shwetzer 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: Setzer, Schwitzer, Smetzer, Schweitzer, Stetzer, Shatzer, Hetzer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwetzer 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 35 census records available for the last name Shwetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwetzer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shwetzer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shwetzer. For the veterans among your Shwetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwetzer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Shwetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shwetzer in 1976 was 61, and 81 in 1996.

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