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Switzler Family History

Switzler 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, Sitzler, Sitzer, Spittler, Ritzler, Swingler, Sittler

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Where is the Switzler family from?

You can see how Switzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Switzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Switzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Switzler families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Switzler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Switzler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Switzler 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 Switzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Switzler. 25% of Switzler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Switzler women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Ageney
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Switzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Switzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Switzler 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Switzler. 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 294 military records available for the last name Switzler. For the veterans among your Switzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Switzler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Switzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Switzler in 1963 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Switzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Switzler 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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