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Switzenberg Family History

Switzenberg 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: Wittenberg, Litzenberg, Wattenberg, Stenberg, Steenberg, Katzenberg

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Where is the Switzenberg family from?

You can see how Switzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switzenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Switzenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Switzenberg families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Switzenberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Switzenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switzenberg 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 Switzenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switzenberg. 27% of Switzenberg men worked as a Farming and 43% of Switzenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Switzenberg were Laborer and 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

  • Farming
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Switzenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Switzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switzenberg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Switzenberg. 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 108 military records available for the last name Switzenberg. For the veterans among your Switzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switzenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Switzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Switzenberg in 1966 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switzenberg 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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