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Zweygardt Family History

Zweygardt 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: Weygandt, Sweigart, Weyandt, Sweigard, Weingardt, Weygand, Weigandt

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Where is the Zweygardt family from?

You can see how Zweygardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweygardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zweygardt families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweygardt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zweygardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweygardt 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 Zweygardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zweygardt. 54% of Zweygardt men worked as a Farming and 78% of Zweygardt women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zweygardt were Helps Pounts and Farm Wife.

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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

  • Farming
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Helps Pounts
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    78%
  • Farm Wife
    23%

What Zweygardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Zweygardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweygardt 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 Zweygardt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zweygardt. For the veterans among your Zweygardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweygardt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zweygardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zweygardt in 1969 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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