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Zwark Family History

Zwark 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, Wark, Zwart, Mark, Clark, Ward, Park, Wack, Kwak, Zara

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwark 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 33 census records available for the last name Zwark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwark 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zwark. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zwark. For the veterans among your Zwark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwark lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zwark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zwark in 1968 was 53, and 34 in 2004.

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