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Swaizer Family History

Swaizer 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: Swanger, Wainer, Walzer, Swager, Salzer, Swier, Staiger, Wanzer

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Where is the Swaizer family from?

You can see how Swaizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaizer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swaizer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swaizer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swaizer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaizer 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 7 census records available for the last name Swaizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaizer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swaizer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swaizer. For the veterans among your Swaizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaizer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Swaizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swaizer in 1972 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaizer 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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