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Sweeze Family History

Sweeze 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: Sweere, Sweezey, Sweezy, Sweet, Weese, Steele, Sweeney, Sweers, Seele

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Where is the Sweeze family from?

You can see how Sweeze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweeze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweeze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sweeze family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweeze's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sweeze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweeze 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 57 census records available for the last name Sweeze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweeze 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 Sweeze. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sweeze. For the veterans among your Sweeze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweeze lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Sweeze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sweeze in 1989 was 60, and 31 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweeze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweeze 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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