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Zwaal Family History

Zwaal 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: Wall, Wahl, Zahl, Staal, Waag, Waas, Saal, Zwack, Gaal, Zwart

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Where is the Zwaal family from?

You can see how Zwaal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwaal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwaal family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwaal's in USA. California had the highest population of Zwaal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwaal 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 54 census records available for the last name Zwaal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwaal 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Zwaal. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zwaal. For the veterans among your Zwaal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwaal lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Zwaal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zwaal in 1978 was 81, and 98 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwaal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwaal 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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