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Swartzer Family History

Swartzer 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: Swartzel, Shartzer, Shatzer, Statzer, Switzer, Swartz, Saltzer

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Where is the Swartzer family from?

You can see how Swartzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swartzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swartzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Swartzer families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swartzer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Swartzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swartzer 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 230 census records available for the last name Swartzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swartzer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Swartzer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Swartzer. For the veterans among your Swartzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swartzer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Swartzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swartzer in 1968 was 64, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swartzer 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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