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Zewin Family History

Zewin 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: Lewin, Ewin, Lewis, Melin, Pepin, Newlin, Wein, Levin, Bein, Lein

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Where is the Zewin family from?

You can see how Zewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zewin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zewin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zewin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zewin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zewin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zewin. 100% of Zewin women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Zewin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Zewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zewin 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Zewin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zewin. For the veterans among your Zewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zewin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zewin in 1972 was 44, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zewin 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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