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Zwerdling Family History

Zwerdling 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: Zwerling, Wendling, Werling, Herling, Welling, Sterling, Sperling

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Where is the Zwerdling family from?

You can see how Zwerdling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwerdling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zwerdling families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Zwerdling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zwerdling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwerdling 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 Zwerdling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwerdling. 37% of Zwerdling men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    37%
  • Baker
    28%
  • Furrier
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

What Zwerdling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Zwerdling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwerdling 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Zwerdling. 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 256 military records available for the last name Zwerdling. For the veterans among your Zwerdling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwerdling lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Zwerdling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zwerdling in 1955 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwerdling 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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