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Switzen Family History

Switzen 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, Eitzen, Spitzer, Stitzer, Itzen, Fritzen, Snitzer

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Where is the Switzen family from?

You can see how Switzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Switzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Switzen families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Switzen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Switzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switzen 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 216 census records available for the last name Switzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switzen 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 Switzen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Switzen. For the veterans among your Switzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switzen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Switzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Switzen in 1978 was 94, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switzen 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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