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Switzar Family History

Switzar 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, Sitzer, Sitar, Spitzer, Stitzer, Snitzer, Sweitzer, Seitzer

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Where is the Switzar family from?

You can see how Switzar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switzar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Switzar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Switzar families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Switzar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Switzar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switzar 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 114 census records available for the last name Switzar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switzar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Switzar. 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 Switzar. For the veterans among your Switzar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switzar lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1991, in the United States, Switzar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Switzar in 1990 was 85, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switzar 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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