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Zweren Family History

Zweren 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: Wren, Waren, Sieren, Deren, Zehren, Zwirn, Zweber, Heeren, Zern

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Where is the Zweren family from?

You can see how Zweren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zweren family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zweren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweren 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 10 census records available for the last name Zweren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweren 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zweren. 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 Zweren. For the veterans among your Zweren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweren lifespan?

Average Zweren life expectancy in 1989 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweren 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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