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Swetzof Family History

Swetzof Name 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: Swetz, Setzer, Seto, Swetnam, Swett, Spetz, Swenson, Smetzer, Setton

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Where is the Swetzof family from?

You can see how Swetzof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetzof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swetzof family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Swetzof's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Swetzof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swetzof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swetzof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sealerlab was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swetzof. 100% of Swetzof men worked as a Sealerlab. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sealerlab
    100%
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Swetzof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetzof 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swetzof. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Swetzof. For the veterans among your Swetzof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetzof lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Swetzof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Swetzof in 1974 was 38, and 33 in 1987.

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