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Sweiss Family History

Sweiss 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: Weiss, Seiss, Swiss, Schweiss, Heiss, Reiss, Preiss, Weisz, Siess

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Where is the Sweiss family from?

You can see how Sweiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sweiss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweiss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sweiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sweiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sweiss. 100% of Sweiss men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Sweiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Sweiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweiss 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sweiss. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sweiss. For the veterans among your Sweiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweiss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Sweiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sweiss in 1957 was 59, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweiss 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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