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Swetzer Family History

Swetzer 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, Smetzer, Stetzer, Switzer, Sweitzer, Setter, Wetter, Fetzer

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Where is the Swetzer family from?

You can see how Swetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swetzer families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Swetzer families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Swetzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swetzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swetzer 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 Swetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swetzer. 35% of Swetzer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Swetzer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swetzer were Salesman and Retired.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

What Swetzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetzer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Swetzer. 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 97 military records available for the last name Swetzer. For the veterans among your Swetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetzer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Swetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swetzer in 1969 was 82, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swetzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetzer 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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