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Zwack Family History

Zwack Surname Meaning

German: from a Bavarian dialect variant of Zweck (see Zwick).

From Middle High German zwac ‘bite’ (from zwacken ‘to pinch off’) presumably as a nickname.

Perhaps for someone with a huge appetite.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zwack family from?

You can see how Zwack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Zwack families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Zwack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zwack families in 1880.
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What did your Zwack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwack. 22% of Zwack men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Zwack women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zwack were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Contractor
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 267 immigration records available for the last name Zwack. 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 969 military records available for the last name Zwack. For the veterans among your Zwack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwack lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zwack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zwack in 1953 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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