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Zwebell Family History

Zwebell 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: Ziebell, Zebell, Zwiebel, Zweber, Debell, Ebell, Zibell, Webel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwebell 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 21 census records available for the last name Zwebell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwebell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zwebell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Zwebell. For the veterans among your Zwebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwebell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Zwebell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zwebell in 1973 was 82, and 91 in 1983.

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