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Swittzer Family History

Swittzer 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, Sitzer, Spittler, Witter, Wittmer, Sittler, Spitzer, Stitzer

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Where is the Swittzer family from?

You can see how Swittzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swittzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swittzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Swittzer families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Swittzer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Swittzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swittzer 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 26 census records available for the last name Swittzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swittzer 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 Swittzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swittzer. For the veterans among your Swittzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swittzer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swittzer 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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