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Shvetz Family History

Shvetz 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: Sheetz, Schuetz, Schwetz, Spetz, Stetz, Shatz, Shultz, Hetz, Sheets

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Shvetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shvetz 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Shvetz. 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 military records available for the last name Shvetz. For the veterans among your Shvetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shvetz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Shvetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shvetz in 1946 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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