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Zwanck Family History

Zwanck 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, Zwick, Zanca, Wank, Swanick, Wenck, Zank, Blanck, Tanck

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Where is the Zwanck family from?

You can see how Zwanck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwanck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwanck family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwanck's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zwanck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwanck 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 36 census records available for the last name Zwanck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwanck 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Zwanck. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zwanck. For the veterans among your Zwanck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwanck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Zwanck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zwanck in 1965 was 78, and 58 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwanck 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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