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Switza Family History

Switza 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, Sita, Saitta, Smitha, Seitz, Witz, Switala, Switzer

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Where is the Switza family from?

You can see how Switza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Switza families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Switza families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Switza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Switza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switza 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 63 census records available for the last name Switza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switza 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Switza. 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 69 military records available for the last name Switza. For the veterans among your Switza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switza lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Switza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Switza in 1975 was 59, and 73 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switza 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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