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Szer Family History

Szer 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: Ozer, Azer, Sizer, Suer, Sher, Sze, Izer, Sayer, Beer, Over

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Where is the Szer family from?

You can see how Szer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Szer families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Szer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Szer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Szer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szer 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 138 census records available for the last name Szer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szer 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Szer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Szer. For the veterans among your Szer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Szer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Szer in 1965 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Szer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szer 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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