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Swietzer Family History

Swietzer 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: Switzer, Setzer, Sitzer, Sweetser, Smetzer, Spitzer, Stetzer, Stitzer

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Where is the Swietzer family from?

You can see how Swietzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swietzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swietzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Swietzer families living in Missouri. This was about 21% of all the recorded Swietzer's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Swietzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swietzer 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 Swietzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swietzer. 27% of Swietzer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

What Swietzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Swietzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swietzer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Swietzer. 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 46 military records available for the last name Swietzer. For the veterans among your Swietzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swietzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Swietzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swietzer in 1965 was 81, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swietzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swietzer 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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