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Schweizer Family History

Schweizer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schweitzer.

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


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Where is the Schweizer family from?

You can see how Schweizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schweizer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Schweizer families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schweizer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Schweizer families in 1891.
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What did your Schweizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schweizer. 72% of Schweizer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Parlourmaid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Schweizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweizer 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Schweizer. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Schweizer. For the veterans among your Schweizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweizer lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Schweizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schweizer in 1940 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schweizer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schweizer 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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