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Schwizer Family History

Schwizer 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: Schwitzer, Schwier, Schweizer, Scheiner, Scherzer, Schier, Schweiger

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Where is the Schwizer family from?

You can see how Schwizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwizer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Schwizer families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Schwizer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwizer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwizer 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 Schwizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwizer. 60% of Schwizer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schwizer women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Schwizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwizer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Schwizer. 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 75 military records available for the last name Schwizer. For the veterans among your Schwizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwizer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Schwizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schwizer in 1956 was 55, and 94 in 2002.

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