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Schweitzer Family History

Schweitzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): ethnic name for a native or inhabitant of Switzerland from Middle High German swizer German Schweizer.

The name derives from Schwyz the name of one of the three original cantons.

Compare Schwitzer Sweitzer Swisher and Switzer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schweitzer family from?

You can see how Schweitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweitzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schweitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Schweitzer families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schweitzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schweitzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweitzer 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 Schweitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Stationer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schweitzer. 50% of Schweitzer men worked as a Wholesale Stationer and 91% of Schweitzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweitzer were Butcher and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wholesale Stationer
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Schweitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Schweitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweitzer 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Schweitzer. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Schweitzer. For the veterans among your Schweitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweitzer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schweitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schweitzer in 1952 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schweitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schweitzer 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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