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Swiss Family History

Swiss Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schweiss or Schweitz.

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


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Where is the Swiss family from?

You can see how Swiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Swiss families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Swiss's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Swiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiss 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 Swiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swiss. 100% of Swiss 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
    100%

What Swiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Swiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiss 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Swiss. 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 Swiss. For the veterans among your Swiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiss lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Swiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Swiss in 1954 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiss 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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