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Zwez Family History

Zwez 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: Wei, Wen, Welz, Chez, Owen, Zweig, Zhen, Ewer, Swem, Zeh

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Where is the Zwez family from?

You can see how Zwez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zwez families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwez's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zwez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwez 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 23 census records available for the last name Zwez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwez 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zwez. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zwez. For the veterans among your Zwez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwez lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Zwez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zwez in 1982 was 70, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwez 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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