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Zwigard Family History

Zwigard 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: Wingard, Wiard, Figard, Swigart, Wigand, Sweigard, Ward, Izard

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Where is the Zwigard family from?

You can see how Zwigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwigard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwigard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Zwigard families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwigard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zwigard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwigard 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 Zwigard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Builder and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwigard. 100% of Zwigard men worked as a Builder and 100% of Zwigard women worked as a Clerical.

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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

  • Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Zwigard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Zwigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwigard 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Zwigard. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zwigard. For the veterans among your Zwigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwigard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zwigard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zwigard in 1968 was 95, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwigard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwigard 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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