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Zweidorff Family History

Zweidorff 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: Wendorff, Orendorff, Wendorf, Overdorff, Davidoff, Medoff, Weider

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Where is the Zweidorff family from?

You can see how Zweidorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweidorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zweidorff family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweidorff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zweidorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweidorff 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 34 census records available for the last name Zweidorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweidorff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zweidorff. 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 23 military records available for the last name Zweidorff. For the veterans among your Zweidorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweidorff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Zweidorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zweidorff in 1981 was 21, and 77 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweidorff 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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