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Switze Family History

Switze 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, Sitze, Spitz, Sitzer, Twite, Sitz, Witte, Seitz, Witz

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Where is the Switze family from?

You can see how Switze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switze family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Switze families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Switze families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Switze's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Switze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switze 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 107 census records available for the last name Switze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switze 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Switze. 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 military records available for the last name Switze. For the veterans among your Switze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switze lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Switze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Switze in 1988 was 4, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switze 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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