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Switz Family History

Switz 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: Spitz, Sitz, Seitz, Witz, Swetz, Stitz, Smith, Fitz, Britz, Kritz

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Where is the Switz family from?

You can see how Switz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Switz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Switz families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Switz's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Switz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switz 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 Switz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switz. 34% of Switz men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Switz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Switz were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Switz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Switz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switz 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Switz. 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 403 military records available for the last name Switz. For the veterans among your Switz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Switz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Switz in 1945 was 32, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switz 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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