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Switeer Family History

Switeer 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: Switzer, Steer, Sitzer, Witter, Swinger, Swier, Seither, Spitzer

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Where is the Switeer family from?

You can see how Switeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switeer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Switeer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Switeer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Switeer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switeer 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 91 census records available for the last name Switeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switeer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Switeer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Switeer. For the veterans among your Switeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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