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Shwetz Family History

Shwetz 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: Schwetz, Sheetz, Swetz, Schuetz, Swett, Spetz, Swets, Stetz, Shatz

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Where is the Shwetz family from?

You can see how Shwetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shwetz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shwetz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shwetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwetz 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 Shwetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shwetz. 75% of Shwetz men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Shwetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Shwetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwetz 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Shwetz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Shwetz. For the veterans among your Shwetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwetz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Shwetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shwetz in 1967 was 73, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shwetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwetz 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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