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Schwitz Family History

Schwitz 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: Schwetz, Schlitz, Schweitz, Schmitz, Schnitz, Schultz, Schatz

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Where is the Schwitz family from?

You can see how Schwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Schwitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schwitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwitz. 19% of Schwitz men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Schwitz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwitz were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwitz. 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 617 military records available for the last name Schwitz. For the veterans among your Schwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schwitz in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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