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Shwitzer Family History

Shwitzer 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: Schwitzer, Switzer, Sitzer, Schnitzer, Schmitzer, Schweitzer, Spitzer

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Where is the Shwitzer family from?

You can see how Shwitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwitzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shwitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shwitzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Shwitzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shwitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Shwitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwitzer 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Shwitzer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shwitzer. For the veterans among your Shwitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwitzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Shwitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shwitzer in 1967 was 85, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwitzer 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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