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Zwaik Family History

Zwaik 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: Zwack, Wack, Kwak, Iwai, Swain, Zak, Zwick, Wasik, Zweig, Wank

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwaik 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 15 census records available for the last name Zwaik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwaik 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zwaik. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Zwaik. For the veterans among your Zwaik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwaik lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Zwaik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zwaik in 1991 was 70, and 83 in 2001.

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