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Sweitser Family History

Sweitser 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: Sweetser, Sweitzer, Speiser, Weisser, Seither, Weiser, Seiter

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Where is the Sweitser family from?

You can see how Sweitser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweitser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweitser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sweitser families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sweitser's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sweitser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweitser 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 113 census records available for the last name Sweitser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweitser 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sweitser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sweitser. For the veterans among your Sweitser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweitser lifespan?

Average Sweitser life expectancy in 1977 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweitser 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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